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Cloud Engineer – AWS Solutions (Full-Time, Chicago-based or Remote-Eligible)

We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our high-performing technical team. In this role, you will support senior engineers in delivering cutting-edge AWS-based solutions for clients across industries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about DevOps and cloud architecture who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and wants to grow their cloud engineering career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and define AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Use configuration management and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, CircleCI) to automate application deployments and platform delivery.
• Migrate legacy systems—including on-prem, VM-hosted, or non-scalable architectures—to scalable, highly available AWS environments using containers and serverless.
• Support data and application migration efforts from on-premises to AWS cloud platforms.
• Develop automation for operational tasks across cloud platforms.
• Implement AWS best practices focused on cost optimization, performance, security, and scalability.

Qualifications:

• 2–3 years of hands-on experience with a major cloud provider (preferably AWS).
• Proficient with Infrastructure as Code tools such as CloudFormation, Terraform, or ARM templates.
• Experience in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell; familiarity with AWS CLI and SDK.
• Background in systems engineering/administration (Linux or Windows).
• Experience with containerized (Docker, Kubernetes) or serverless architectures.
• Strong understanding of IAM, security controls, firewalls, patching, and network architecture.
• Proficiency with source control systems such as Git, VSTS, or SVN.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Travis CI, or Bamboo.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• AWS certifications or ability to obtain certification within the first 90 days.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and non-technical teams.