Hired by Matrix, Inc

Application Cloud Engineer

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This role is for an Application Cloud Engineer on a contract basis, hybrid (3 days in-office, 2 remote). Requires a Bachelor's degree, 3-5 years in cloud engineering, proficiency in AWS, and experience with containers. Preferred: Pharma/Biotech experience and cloud certifications.
🌎 - Country
United States
πŸ’± - Currency
$ USD
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πŸ’° - Day rate
296
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πŸ—“οΈ - Date
November 11, 2025
πŸ•’ - Duration
Unknown
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🏝️ - Location
Hybrid
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πŸ“„ - Contract
Unknown
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πŸ”’ - Security
Unknown
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πŸ“ - Location detailed
Cambridge, MA
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🧠 - Skills detailed
#Security #Kubernetes #Bash #Monitoring #Computer Science #"ETL (Extract #Transform #Load)" #Automation #Agile #Containers #AWS (Amazon Web Services) #GitHub #Cloud #Python #GIT #Microservices #Terraform #Scripting #Documentation #GitLab #Azure #REST (Representational State Transfer) #Infrastructure as Code (IaC) #DevOps #Docker #Compliance #Load Balancing #Scrum #REST API #Version Control #Jenkins
Role description
At-a-Glance: Are you ready to build your career by joining a global pharmaceutical company? If so, our client is hiring an Application Cloud Engineer. Position Type: β€’ Contract β€’ Hybrid - 3 days in office - 2 days remote Required: β€’ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience). β€’ Prior experience supporting Pharma/Biotech scientific applications. β€’ 3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or software infrastructure roles. β€’ Proficiency with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS). β€’ Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, AKS, or GKE). β€’ Strong understanding of networking, load balancing, and cloud security fundamentals. β€’ Familiarity with CI/CD, version control (Git), and automation tools. β€’ Good problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across teams. Preferred: β€’ Pharma\Biotech IT experience in supporting scientific applications. β€’ Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate). β€’ Knowledge of REST APIs, microservices, and modern application architectures. β€’ Exposure to Agile/Scrum development practices. Soft Skills: β€’ Strong communication and documentation abilities. β€’ Analytical mindset with attention to detail. β€’ Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams. β€’ Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies. Responsibilities: β€’ Design, build, and maintain cloud-based applications and infrastructure using AWS and some Azure technologies. β€’ Support application development teams in deploying, scaling, and monitoring microservices and serverless applications. β€’ Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates. β€’ Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools. β€’ Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues related to cloud environments. β€’ Work with security teams to ensure compliance with cloud governance and best practices. β€’ Optimize cost, performance, and reliability across cloud workloads. β€’ Automate operational tasks and improve system efficiency through scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.). β€’ Participate in on-call rotations and incident response when necessary. Get in Touch: If you think you'd be a good match, submit your resume and reach out to Karmina at 862-658-6689 to learn more.