Cloud Engineer with AWS and Java
Aroha Technologies, Inc · Cedar Rapids, IA · 2 wk ago
On-siteEngineeringContract
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of AWS-based cloud solutions.
- Design and optimize DevOps processes and CI/CD pipelines.
- Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver scalable solutions.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Monitor system performance, reliability, scalability, and security.
- Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and architectural guidance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud and application issues.
- Drive cloud modernization and automation initiatives.
- Stay current with emerging cloud, DevOps, and software engineering technologies.
Required Skills
- Cloud & DevOps
- AWS (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS and related services)
- Terraform
- Docker
- Jenkins
- Git
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Cloud Architecture and Design
- Development
- Java
- Spring Boot
- Spring Framework
- REST API Design and Development
- Apache Camel
- Maven
- Front-End & Full Stack Exposure
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- Angular / AngularJS
- Node.js
- NPM
- NestJS
- Testing & Automation
- Playwright
- Karma
- ViTest
- Modern Development Practices
- AI-assisted coding tools and practices
- AWS Kiro (preferred)
- Business Analysis & Technical Management
- Business Process Mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE)
- Functional and Non-Functional Requirements Documentation
- User Stories and Acceptance Criteria
- Backlog Grooming
- Gap Analysis and Impact Analysis
- Stakeholder Management
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- UAT Planning and Defect Management
- Strong Documentation and Communication Skills
- Technical & IT Skills
- Strong understanding of IT systems and architecture
- Infrastructure, Cloud, and Application Platforms
- APIs, Integrations, and Data Flows
- Security Concepts, Compliance, and Access Controls
- SDLC Methodologies
- DevOps Practices
- Incident, Problem, and Change Management
- Ability to communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders
- Tools & Platforms
- Jira / Azure DevOps
- Azure DevOps
- Confluence / SharePoint
- ServiceNow
- MS Project / Smartsheet
- Visio / Lucidchart
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Leadership & Soft Skills
- Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management skills
- Facilitation and negotiation expertise
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Ability to manage ambiguity and changing priorities
- Executive-level communication and presentation skills
- Ownership mindset and accountability
Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- AWS Certified Developer
- Oracle Certified Professional Java Programmer