AWS Cloud Engineer

Quik Hire Staffing — United Kingdom · Posted ~14 hours ago

Contract Remote $30-$80/hour

Skills

AWS EC2 S3 RDS Lambda VPC AWS CodePipeline AWS CodeBuild AWS CodeDeploy CloudWatch CloudTrail cloud infrastructure CI/CD networking cloud security troubleshooting CodePipeline CodeBuild CodeDeploy

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A fully remote contract opportunity is available for an AWS Cloud Engineer to design and manage scalable infrastructure for high-traffic applications. The role covers cloud architecture, CI/CD automation, monitoring, security, networking, incident resolution, and infrastructure documentation. Strong hands-on experience with core AWS services and cloud automation is required.

Highlights

Fully remote contract role with flexible work-from-anywhere arrangements, hands-on cloud engineering responsibilities, and exposure to scalable infrastructure, automation, security, reliability, and cost optimization.

Description

Role: AWS Engineer - Cloud (Remote)Location: Remote (Work from Anywhere)Job Type: ContractPayout: $30 - $80/hour Role Overview: We are hiring for one of our clients, seeking an AWS Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure supporting high-traffic applications. The role involves optimizing AWS services for performance, cost, and security while collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement solutions. Key Responsibilities: • Design, configure, and maintain AWS infrastructure including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, and VPC. • Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy for automated deployments. • Monitor system performance using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and third-party tools to ensure uptime and reliability. • Troubleshoot and resolve incidents related to AWS services, networking, and security configurations. • Document infrastructure, processes, and best practices for team knowledge sharing and compliance. Required Skills & Qualifications: • AWS Certified Solutions Architect or equivalent hands-on experience with AWS services. • Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. • Experience with Linux/Unix environments and shell scripting for automation tasks. • Knowledge of security best practices, IAM policies, and compliance frameworks. • Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes on AWS. More About the Opportunity: This role offers a unique opportunity to work with a global leader in the Software Development | Technology, Information and Internet | IT Services and IT Consulting industry, contributing to the modernization of cloud infrastructure. The position supports scalable, high-performance systems critical to business operations. Equal Opportunity Employer: We hire based on skills and expertise. All qualified candidates are welcome regardless of background, experience, or prior employment history. Applications are reviewed solely on demonstrated technical ability and qualifications. Apply Now!