KBR, Inc.
We deliver science, technology and engineering solutions to governments and companies around the world.
Cloud Developer – AWS Modernization
Location
South Dakota
Posted
49 days ago
Salary
$110K - $165K / year
Bachelor Degree6 yrs expEnglishAnsibleAWSChefCloudJenkinsPuppetPythonTerraform
Job Description
• Contribute to the migration of on-premises infrastructure to AWS using both lift-and-shift and modernization strategies
• Participate in the design and implementation of event-driven systems leveraging AWS-native services (e.g., Lambda, SNS, SQS, EventBridge)
• Develop and maintain automation tools for provisioning, monitoring, and managing AWS cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with solution architects, engineers, and other team members to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions
• Support the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines using industry-standard tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline)
• Apply Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
• Implement configuration management and automation using tools like Ansible
• Troubleshoot and support 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
• Participate in Agile teams, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, delivering incremental value through iterative development
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related technical field
- Minimum 6 years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or software development, with a focus on AWS technologies
- Hands-on experience with lift-and-shift migrations and event-driven system design in AWS
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, AWS CDK, or AWS CloudFormation
- Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
- Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or similar for automation
- Strong understanding of cloud security, networking, and AWS best practices
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automation
- Demonstrated FinOps ability to reduce cloud spend through cost optimization strategies
- Experience working in Agile development environments and applying Agile methodologies
- Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including technical documentation
Benefits
- 401K plan with company match
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D
- Flexible spending account
- Disability
- Paid time off
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional training and development
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