We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Engineer - AWS to lead the design, implementation, and troubleshooting of complex solutions on the AWS platform. This role involves deep technical expertise across multiple AWS services, mentoring mid-level engineers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable and secure cloud architectures. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS technologies, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to solving technical challenges.
Responsibilities
- Own and resolve escalated technical issues within AWS environments
- Design and implement scalable, secure, and highly available AWS architectures
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to recurring infrastructure or application issues
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and knowledge base articles
- Mentor and guide mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
- Lead technical workstreams and contribute to system design reviews and architecture discussions
- Implement infrastructure as code solutions using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
- Conduct AWS Well Architected Reviews and provide actionable recommendations
- Participate in client technical discussions to ensure alignment with AWS best practices
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience working with AWS cloud solutions, including at least 2 years in a senior or escalation engineering role
- Deep expertise across core AWS services such as EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, RDS, and Lambda
- Strong experience with infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automation tools
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues
- Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and cost optimization strategies
- Preferred certification: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or other advanced AWS certifications (a plus)
