AWS Engineer - W2 ONLY

Title: AWS Engineer – Migration from OnPrem to Cloud - W2 ONLY Location: Charlotte, NC - Hybrid (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) Duration: Long Term Contract. Interview Mode : Phone + Video We are seeking an experienced AWS Engineer to support the migration of applications and infrastructure from on-premises to AWS Cloud. This role is critical to ensuring a seamless transition and building a scalable, secure cloud environment. You will be part of a collaborative, cross-functional team working on highly visible, business-critical applications. Responsibilities: • Lead efforts to migrate applications and infrastructure from on-premises environments to AWS Cloud. • Design, build, and manage AWS infrastructure components (EC2, S3, networking, platform builds, etc.). • Develop Terraform scripts from scratch and enhance existing ones to drive automation and scalability. • Implement infrastructure automation, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and security. • Collaborate with developers, architects, and stakeholders to deliver solutions aligned with business needs. • Ensure compliance with AWS best practices, security standards, and operational guidelines. Required Skills: • Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, etc.). • Proficiency in Terraform (writing modules, managing infrastructure as code). • Experience migrating large-scale applications from on-premises to AWS. • Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automation practices. • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, and communication skills. Nice to Have: • Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). • Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, ELK, etc.). • Experience working in hybrid or large enterprise environments.