AWS Cloud Engineer

Quik Hire Staffing — Germany · Posted ~21 hours ago

Contract Remote $30-$80/hour

Skills

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

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Summary ✨ AI‑Generated

A remote, work-from-anywhere contract opportunity for an AWS Cloud Engineer. You will design and maintain scalable AWS infrastructure, automate deployments through CI/CD, monitor system health, troubleshoot cloud and networking incidents, and improve performance, cost efficiency, security, and reliability. Compensation is $30-$80 per hour.

Highlights

Fully remote contract role with work-from-anywhere flexibility and hourly compensation, focused on scalable cloud infrastructure, automation, performance, cost optimization, security, and reliability.

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!