Cloud Engineer

AWS Cloud Developer

Duration: Portland, OR. Hybrid (if local)

Location: 7+ Months Contract Possibility of extension

The team has a composition of Full stack AWS Engineers who are building PGE’s in house generative AI solutions. The technologies are listed in the job description.

Work with business partners to understand business problems, own designing technology viable solutions and work with internal teams to develop the solution

Attend daily standups and weekly team meetings. Will engage with the hiring manager to update progress and raise any risks

Get onboarded to projects, engage actively to understand the context, and implement solutions.

Ability to speed up and contribute as soon as possible

Required Skills

Is utilities experience required? (Y/N) N

Top 3 Must-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills):

1. AWS services, including but not limited to Lambda, API Gateway, S3, Cognito, DynamoDB, Kinesis, and other

2. One backend programming language like python(preferred), java or node and one frond end programming language like react(preferred)/typescript

3. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills.

Top 3 Nice-To-Haves (Hard and/or Soft Skills)

1. Familiarity with Prompt engineering and AWS Bedrock (or other LLM’s) ,Kendra, Open search services is a plus

2. Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, IaC, and automated tests

3. Knowledge of data integration, ETL processes, and tools.

Education Requirements (Experience in Lieu of Degree): Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Certification Requirements (Any Preferences): AWS certifications etc.

How many years of experience are you looking for?: 5+ years

Job Summary :

We are seeking an experienced and skilled AWS Full Stack Cloud Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying robust and scalable applications on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud platform. This role requires a strong understanding of AWS services, cloud computing concepts, and full-stack development methodologies.

Responsibilities:

1. Design and develop highly available, fault-tolerant, and scalable applications using AWS services such as S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway, Amplify and CloudFront

2. Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and testing of applications

3. Develop and maintain RESTful APIs and serverless architectures using AWS services like Lambda and API Gateway

4. Optimize application performance, security, and cost-effectiveness by leveraging AWS best practices and tools

5. Monitor and troubleshoot application performance, security, and availability using AWS monitoring tools like CloudWatch, X-Ray, and AWS Config

6. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, and product teams, to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications

7. Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services, features, and best practices, and continuously improve development processes

8. Participate in code reviews, architectural design discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions within the team

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

2. Strong proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python(preferred), Java, Node.js, or Go.

3. Solid understanding of cloud computing principles, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

4. Hands-on experience with AWS services such as S3, DynamoDB, Lambda, API Gateway, CloudFront, and AWS CLI.

5. Experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (e.g., CloudFormation, Terraform), and containerization.

6. Familiarity with web development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and front-end frameworks like React (Preferred) or Angular.

7. Knowledge of database design and management, preferably with experience in DynamoDB.

8. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.

9. Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work in a team environment.

10. AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Developer certification is a plus.