Job Title : Cloud Engineer
Experience Required : 5 to 8 Years
Employment Type : Full-time
Position Overview :
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in AWS cloud infrastructure, automation, and containerized environments. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud solutions while leveraging automation technologies and best practices. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver robust cloud architectures and ensure operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities :
Cloud Infrastructure Management :
- Design, deploy, and manage AWS-based cloud environments following industry best practices.
- Implement and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible for Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) automation.
- Configure and manage Rancher / RKE2 and AWS EKS Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration.
- Deploy, monitor, and optimize workloads in Docker or Podman container environments.
Automation & DevOps :
Automate provisioning, configuration, and management of infrastructure and application deployments.Integrate cloud solutions into CI / CD pipelines for streamlined application delivery.Develop and maintain automation scripts in Python for cloud API integrations and operational workflows.Monitoring & Logging :
Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions such as Prometheus, Grafana (preferred), and the ELK Stack to ensure application performance, system health, and incident response.Set up proactive alerts and dashboards for critical cloud infrastructure components.Security & Governance :
Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices and corporate policies.Implement IAM roles, policies, and guardrails for secure multi-user environments.Participate in audits, risk assessments, and remediation processes.Collaboration & Support :
Partner with development, QA, and operations teams to design scalable, high-availability architectures.Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure and deployment issues.Provide technical guidance to team members and participate in knowledge-sharing initiatives.Required Skills & Qualifications :
AWS Expertise : 5- 8 years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud environments, including core services (EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).Automation Skills : Proficiency in Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and Ansible for infrastructure automation.Kubernetes & Containers : Working knowledge of Rancher / RKE2, AWS EKS, and containerization with Docker / Podman.Monitoring & Logging : Experience with Prometheus, Grafana (preferred), and ELK Stack.OS Skills : Working knowledge of Linux / Unix and / or Windows operating Skills : Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities with the capability to work under pressure.Preferred Skills :
AWS Certifications : AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator.Kubernetes Certifications : CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer).Experience managing cloud platforms using Terraform Enterprise.Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, etc.).Proficiency in Python for automation and scripting.Knowledge of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies.Passion for emerging technologies and continuous learning.(ref : hirist.tech)
