AWS Cloud Engineer

BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated AWS Cloud Engineer for an opportunity in Gold River, CA. Position Title: AWS Cloud Engineer Location: Gold River, CA Anticipated Start Date: 09/22/2025 Please note this is the target date and it is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date. Expected Duration: 12 months contract with strong possibility of extension Job Type: [FULL TIME (>=40 HRS WEEKLY) [CONTRACT], [HYBRID] Pay Range: $62.81/hr. - $69.58/hr. Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.). Job Description: The AWS Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing and maintaining cloud infrastructure systems using Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate is familiar with the AWS platform and its cloud service offerings and has a deep understanding of cloud architecture and design. • Design and deploy applications utilizing the AWS stack (Including EC2, Route53, S3, Lambda, etc.) to build scalable, secure, and robust cloud solutions. • Create and implement automation processes and standards for AWS cloud services. • Ensure all infrastructure components meet proper performance and security standards. • Collaborate with team members to improve the company’s engineering tools, systems and procedures, and data security. • Conduct systems tests for security, performance, and availability. • Develop and maintain design and troubleshooting documentation. • Participate in the creation of new policies and procedures for cloud service use and compliance. • Monitor infrastructure, systems operations, and critical application services. Provide reporting and metrics. • Implement continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines when necessary. • Keep up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends. What we’re looking for • 10+ years of IT experience • 5+ years of relevant experience as a cloud engineer with following key skills: Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD Development, Git. Good Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming Techniques. • AWS resources including Networking/ECS/EC2/Network/IAM, CLI, EMR, S3, Lambda, CloudWatch, CloudTrail, RDS, SSM, Secrets Manager & best practices • Ability to discuss software design patterns and strong documentation skills • 4+ years of relevant experience with Amazon Connect • 2+ years of relevant experience with Security • Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems administration, both on-prem and in a cloud environment. • AWS Certification preferred (AWS Certified: SysOps Administrator, DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect). Benefits: BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k. Keywords: AWS, Terraform