we’re seeking an experienced Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud engineer who has expertise in the strategy, design, development, and implementation of large-scale projects in the cloud. The ideal candidate will have a firm grasp of emerging technologies, platforms, and applications and an ability to customize them to help our business become more secure and efficient. Extensive knowledge of cloud maintenance, experience in managing staff, and advanced industry knowledge are essential to keep us on the cutting edge. The cloud engineer will have an immediate impact on the day-to-day efficiency of IT operations and an ongoing impact on growth.Objectives of this roleWork in tandem with our engineering team to identify and implement the most optimal cloud-based solutions for the companyDefine and document best practices and strategies regarding application deployment and infrastructure maintenanceProvide guidance, thought leadership, and mentorship to developer teams to build their cloud competenciesEnsure application performance, uptime, and scale, maintaining high standards for code quality and thoughtful designManage cloud environments in accordance with company security guidelinesResponsibilitiesAt the direction of lead architects, develop and implement technical efforts to design, build, and deploy AWS applications, including large-scale data processing, computationally intensive statistical modeling, and advanced analyticsParticipate in all aspects of the software development lifecycle for AWS solutions, including planning, requirements, development, testing, and quality assuranceTroubleshoot incidents, identify root causes, fix and document problems, and implement preventive measuresEducate teams on the implementation of new cloud-based initiatives, providing associated training when necessaryDemonstrate exceptional problem-solving skills, with an ability to see and solve issues before they affect business productivityRequired skills and qualificationsThree or more years of experience in architecting, designing, developing, and implementing cloud solutions on AWS platformsUnderstanding of and experience with the five pillars of a well-architected frameworkExperience in several of the following areas: database architecture, ETL, business intelligence, big data, machine learning, advanced analyticsProven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams of business analysts, developers, data scientists, and subject-matter expertsPreferred skills and qualificationsBachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, information technology, or mathematicsKnowledge of web services, API, REST, and RPCAWS certification