AWS Cloud Engineer

AWS Cloud EngineerJob Type: ContractDuration: 5 months with possibility for extensionLocation: Seattle, WA Summary of Role: We are seeking an experienced AWS Engineer to design, manage, and enhance our cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Amazon Web Services, automation, and cloud security. Key Responsibilities Architect, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure to support business operations with reliability and scalability. Create and manage automation scripts and templates to streamline deployments and operational processes. Enforce and monitor security controls and compliance standards across cloud environments. Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for AWS-hosted applications and services. Track, analyze, and optimize AWS usage to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Partner with DevOps and development teams to enhance CI/CD pipelines and support microservices and serverless architectures. Job Qualifications and Requirements: A minimum of 3 to 5 years of demonstrated experience as an AWS Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or in a similar role. Deep understanding of AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, and IAM. Strong skills in infrastructure-as-code tools (CloudFormation, Terraform, or similar). Hands-on experience with DevOps workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automation best practices. Knowledge of cloud security practices and compliance frameworks. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities. Job Types: Full-time, Contract Pay: $50.00 - $60.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Application Question(s): What is your desired hourly rate? Experience: AWS Engineer, Cloud Engineer, or in a similar role: 3 years (Required) AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, and IAM): 3 years (Required) Ability to Commute: Seattle, WA 98104 (Required) Work Location: In person