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Junior Cloud DevOps Engineer

DevOps EngineerDevOps EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 10,001+Since 1901H1B No SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

South Dakota

Posted

50 days ago

Salary

$110K - $165K / year

Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishAnsibleAWSChefCloudPuppetPythonTerraform

Job Description

• Support the rapid migration (lift and shift) of physical and on-premises infrastructure to AWS cloud environments. • Assist in the development and maintenance of tools for provisioning, monitoring, auditing, and de-provisioning AWS cloud infrastructure using automation tools. • Work closely with solution architects and engineers to implement secure, scalable, and cost-effective AWS cloud solutions. • Maintain and optimize CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools like GitLab Runners or similar. • Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK. • Support the configuration and automation of AWS environments using tools like Ansible. • Troubleshoot and provide support for cloud-based applications in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment. • Contribute to documentation and process improvements to enhance system reliability and efficiency. • Identify and implement AWS cloud cost optimization strategies, incorporating FinOps principles where applicable. • Participate in ongoing modernization efforts, refactoring and enhancing cloud workloads to leverage AWS-native services and best practices. • Collaborate within Agile teams, participate in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, and deliver incremental value through iterative development.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field.
Associate-level certification in AWS (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate, AWS Certified Developer – Associate).
Terraform Associate certification required.
Minimum 6 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or related fields, with a focus on AWS technologies.
Hands-on experience with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automation.
Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and best practices for AWS.
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or AWS CloudFormation.
Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar for automation.
Demonstrated FinOps ability to reduce cloud spend through cost optimization strategies and practical implementation.
Experience implementing cost-effective, FinOps-aligned AWS cloud solutions.
Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with diverse stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate ambiguity, and deliver high-quality results under pressure.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present recommendations to technical teams.
Strong technical documentation skills for designing and implementing AWS cloud infrastructure.