Senior Cloud Engineer

Das ist der Job

Koud is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer to work with one of our clients.

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Your focus will be on enabling highly automated, secure, and scalable cloud environments through Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, GitOps, and modern tooling DevOps Responsibilities Design, implement, and maintain scalable and efficient cloud-based solutions on AWS and Azure; Lead initiatives to automate cloud infrastructure; Collaborate with teams to integrate best practices in development, code quality and automation; Guide and mentor development teams, providing expertise in DevOps and automation practices; Contribute to the design and implementation of cloud applications using serverless architectures, Kubernetes, and event-driven patterns; Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployments, utilizing GitOps methodologies; Apply security best practices to design and implement secure authentication and authorization mechanisms; Monitor and optimize the performance, scalability, and reliability of cloud applications; Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and development trends, applying new tools and frameworks as needed; Ensure software systems meet functional and non-functional requirements while adhering to best practices in software design, testing, and security; Foster continuous improvement by sharing knowledge, conducting team reviews, and mentoring junior developers; Requirements Proven experience as a Cloud engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on AWS (or Azure Cloud); Solid experience in DevOps practices and knowledge in software development; Expertise in AWS/Azure infrastructure automation; Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Golang, or JavaScript; Experience with serverless architectures, Kubernetes, and event-driven patterns; Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and GitOps methodologies; Strong understanding of cloud security best practices; Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment; Strong communication skills and the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders; Preferred Qualifications Experience in designing and working with No-SQL databases such as DynamoDB; Expertise in software architecture, development, and systems testing with a strong focus on cloud technologies; Strong technical guidance and decision-making abilities to shape solutions and enforce development best practices; Proficient in applying quality gates, including code reviews, pair programming, and team review meetings; Experience in code management and release processes, with familiarity in Monorepo and Multirepo strategies; Solid understanding of functional programming principles, including list/map/reduce/compose techniques and familiarity with monads; Knowledge of SDLC, and adherence to DRY, KISS, and SOLID design principles; Proficient in managing security protocols such as ABAC, RBAC, JWT, SAML, AAD, and OIDC for authentication and authorization; Expertise in event-driven architecture, including queues, streams, batches, and pub/sub systems; Strong understanding of scalability, concurrency, and distributed systems; Experience with cloud networking and proxies; Expertise in CI/CD pipelines, GitFlow, and GitOps frameworks like Flux and ArgoCD; Polyglot programmer with expert-level proficiency in at least two languages (e.g., Python, TypeScript, GoLang); Experience operating Kubernetes clusters from a developer’s perspective including custom CRDs, operators, and controllers; Experience in building serverless cloud applications; Proficient in using GitHub for version control, code reviews, and collaborative development; Experience working in agile teams, participating in sprints, and collaborating effectively in cross-functional teams; Deep knowledge of AWS cloud services, with a basic understanding of Azure as a plus; Experience in developing and managing cloud infrastructures using Crossplane.io is a plus; Knowledge equivalent to AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional is a plus; #J-18808-Ljbffr The client is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong foundation in cloud platforms and infrastructure automation, paired with solid software development experience.

In this role, you will take the lead in implementing, and evolving our DevOps toolchains and practices across AWS and Azure.