AWS Cloud Engineer
Stefanini Group · San Francisco, CA · 3 mo ago
On-siteEngineeringFull-time
About the role
Stefanini Group is hiring an AWS Cloud Engineer for an onsite position in San Francisco, CA or Richmond, VA.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the maintenance and optimization of our AWS data infrastructure, focusing on proactive improvements and regular maintenance
- Manage database platforms including Aurora PostgreSQL and MySQL, performing upgrades, rehydrations, and performance tuning
- Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform for consistent and repeatable deployments
- Configure and manage AWS data services including DMS and Glue
- Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems to ensure platform health and performance
- Develop automation scripts and tools to improve operational efficiency
- Spearhead cloud cost optimization initiatives and implement FinOps best practices for our data platform
- Collaborate with internal teams including data engineers, analysts, and scientists to understand their platform needs
- Participate in on-call rotation to support critical platform issues when they arise
- Document platform architecture, operations procedures, and best practices
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience managing AWS infrastructure with a focus on data services
- Strong hands-on experience with relational databases, particularly PostgreSQL and MySQL
- Experience with infrastructure as code, specifically Terraform
- Knowledge of AWS data services including DMS, Glue, and RDS/Aurora
- Solid understanding of database administration, including performance tuning and troubleshooting
- Experience with cloud cost management and FinOps practices
- Proficiency with Linux/Unix systems and shell scripting
- Experience with monitoring tools and implementing observability solutions
- Understanding of network security principles and best practices in cloud environments
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS certifications (Data Engineer, Solutions Architect)
- Experience with database replication and high availability configurations
- Knowledge of data modeling and schema design
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Understanding of disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of Python or other programming languages for automation
Contact: Prakhar Goel, Ph: 248 263 5255, Prakhar.goel@stefanini.com
Note: W2 Candidates Only.