Cloud Engineer

AWS Software Engineer We are seeking an experienced AWS Software Engineer with strong expertise in cloud-native application development, API design, and distributed systems. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable backend solutions leveraging AWS cloud services, serverless architectures, and modern database technologies. Key Responsibilities API & Service Development: Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and APIs (RESTful and GraphQL) using Node.js/TypeScript and AWS services (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, SQS/SNS, Cognito).Cloud Architecture & Deployment: Architect and deploy serverless and containerized microservices utilizing Docker, AWS ECS/EKS, RDS, DynamoDB, and CloudFront.CI/CD & DevOps: Implement and manage continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, or similar tools, incorporating Infrastructure as Code (e.g., AWS CDK, CloudFormation).Quality Assurance & Testing: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code. Establish unit and integration tests using frameworks such as PyTest, Jest, or Mocha.Security & Compliance: Apply secure coding principles (OWASP best practices), robust authentication/authorization models (AWS IAM, Cognito), and secrets management across cloud environments.System Optimization: Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance, reliability, and security using AWS CloudWatch and related telemetry tools.Collaboration & Technical Leadership: Partner with cross-functional teams, UI/UX engineers, and product managers to translate user needs into clear technical specifications and high-quality software solutions. Required Qualifications Core Backend & AWS Expertise: Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, S3, IAM, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch) and serverless/microservices design patterns.Programming Languages: Advanced proficiency in Node.js and TypeScript (or Python).Database Design: Extensive experience with relational databases (SQL on AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, or MySQL) and NoSQL databases (DynamoDB).Tooling & Infrastructure: Experience with containerization (Docker), version control (Git workflows), and automated deployment pipelines.Problem-Solving & Professional Skills: Strong analytical skills with the ability to diagnose complex non-routine technical issues, work independently with minimal supervision, and collaborate effectively in an Agile environment. Preferred Qualifications 4–6 years of professional software engineering and backend development experience.Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code frameworks (AWS CDK, Terraform).Experience with container orchestration platforms (AWS ECS/EKS, Kubernetes).Valid AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer – Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate).