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AHEAD, Inc. is an IT services and consulting company that is on a mission to “accelerate the impact of technology on business.” As an employer, the company is known for its cha
Cloud Engineer
Location
India
Posted
73 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Cloud Engineer
AHEAD, Inc.
Role Description As an AWS Cloud Engineer – Level 2, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality cloud environments, automate infrastructure deployment, and ensure operational excellence in accordance with best practices. This role is ideal for someone who has strong hands-on experience in AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and scripting—along with a strong understanding of cloud networking, security, and governance. You will also support cloud migrations, troubleshooting, and optimization initiatives to help our clients achieve efficiency and innovation through AWS technologies. - Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure following AWS Well-Architected Framework and security best practices. - Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK to ensure repeatability and automation. - Perform cloud migrations of workloads, applications, and data to AWS, ensuring minimal downtime and security compliance. - Automate operations using scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. - Monitor and optimize AWS resources using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config, and third-party tools such as Datadog, Prometheus, or Grafana. - Work closely with customers to understand business goals, translate them into technical solutions, and implement cloud architectures accordingly. - Support CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or AWS CodePipeline) and integrate DevOps best practices into deployment workflows. - Implement and manage identity and access controls (IAM, AWS Organizations, SCPs) and maintain strong governance and compliance posture. - Participate in incident response, problem management, and performance tuning for AWS-hosted environments. - Collaborate with internal stakeholders and contribute to knowledge-sharing and documentation within the team. - Stay current with new AWS services and emerging technologies to enhance solution quality and efficiency. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience). - 3–5 years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform. - Proven experience in infrastructure deployment, configuration management, and automation. - Strong proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, PowerShell). - Solid understanding of networking fundamentals—VPC, Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups, NACLs, and VPN. - Experience managing EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, ECS/EKS, and CloudFront. - Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Datadog, ELK, Prometheus). - Good understanding of security and compliance controls in AWS (IAM, KMS, GuardDuty, Security Hub). - Experience integrating AWS environments with CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks. - Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills. - Strong communication and documentation abilities. Preferred Qualifications / Nice to Have - Exposure to multi-cloud environments (Azure, GCP). - Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes – EKS preferred). - Working knowledge of DevOps tools (Ansible, Jenkins, Git, Terraform Cloud). - Understanding of disaster recovery, backup, and high availability strategies in AWS. - Hands-on experience with serverless architectures and event-driven design (Lambda, Step Functions, SNS/SQS). Certifications (Required or Preferred) - Required (at least one): - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate - AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate - Preferred: - AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional - AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional - HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate - Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Soft Skills - Strong collaboration and teamwork abilities. - Analytical mindset with keen attention to detail. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Self-motivated and proactive with a learning attitude. - Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Expectations - Engage professionally in client meetings, demos, and technical discussions, representing AHEAD’s standards of excellence. - Prepare comprehensive documentation and deliver effective knowledge transfer sessions to peers and junior engineers. - Stay current with evolving AWS technologies, continuously enhancing skills and maintaining up-to-date certifications. - Provide support during scheduled maintenance windows and on-call rotations as required. - Collaborate effectively within cross-functional teams to achieve customer business objectives and technical outcomes. - Contribute to the creation of written deliverables and technical documentation within assigned areas of expertise. - Demonstrate initiative by identifying and completing tasks proactively, even during non-scheduled work hours. - Prioritize, manage, and deliver work independently meeting or exceeding deadlines with consistent quality. - Support development, configuration, and testing activities as part of project execution. - Maintain and elevate team standards by contributing to continuous improvement of methodologies, best practices, and overall delivery quality. - Continuously seek opportunities to improve operational processes, enhance team performance, and drive overall efficiency.
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