AWS Cloud Engineer at Kforce Inc in Maryland Heights, Missouri

Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Kforce has a client in Maryland Heights, MO that is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer. The person will be responsible for installation, configuration and working with the architecture team to build and manage our cloud infrastructure. This role is hybrid onsite with a schedule of 3 days onsite and 2 work from home.

Objectives of this role:

• AWS Cloud Engineer will work in tandem with our engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the company


• Define and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenance


• Provide guidance, thought leadership, and mentorship to developer teams to build their cloud competencies


• Ensure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards for code quality and thoughtful design


• Manage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelines

Responsibilities:

• At the direction of lead architects, develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy AWS applications, including large-scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analytics


• Participate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for AWS solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assurance


• As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will troubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix, and document problems, and implement preventive measures


• Educate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training when necessary


• Demonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivity

REQUIREMENTS:

• Three or more years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on AWS platforms


• Understanding of and experience with NiFi and Postgres installations on Prem and in cloud


• Experience in several of the following areas: database architecture, ETL, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analytics


• Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of business analysts, developers, data scientists, and subject-matter experts

Preferred skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Mathematics


• AWS certification preferred


• Knowledge of web services, API, REST, and RPC


• Postgres, NiFi, S3 Bucket, Airflow

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless
and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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