AWS Cloud Engineer/Architect

Position Overview

As a modern technology company, our Slalom Technologists are disrupting the market by building strategies, solutions, and creative products to solve complex business problems. We are looking for skilled AWS Cloud Engineers and Architects with expertise in workload migrations and operational experience to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure. You will be integral in automating deployments, optimizing performance, and troubleshooting issues, all while working alongside innovative minds and emerging technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform (Infrastructure as Code).
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments for performance, security, and cost efficiency.
• Develop automation scripts and CI/CD pipelines using tools like Terraform, Ansible, AWS CDK, or GitHub Actions.
• Implement best practices for security, identity management, and compliance (IAM, VPC, encryption, logging).
• Set up and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Respond to and resolve production incidents to ensure minimal downtime and quick recovery.
• Collaborate closely with developers, DevOps, and security teams to support cloud-based applications.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date documentation for cloud infrastructure and automation processes.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, VPC, CloudWatch, SSM, SSO, etc.).
• Strong experience with Terraform for infrastructure automation.
• Proven expertise in cloud operations, monitoring, and incident response.
• Familiarity with Linux systems administration and scripting (Bash, Python, or PowerShell).
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, VPN, DNS, Load Balancing, Security Groups).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with programming/scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, Go, or Rust.
• Familiarity with AWS MGN, DRS, and Migration Factory solutions.
• Relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer).
• Experience with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes (EKS) and Docker.
• Experience with databases like RDS, Managed MSSQL, or PostgreSQL.

Compensation And Benefits

• Meaningful time off, paid holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) with a match and highly subsidized health, dental, & vision coverage.
• Adoption and fertility assistance, as well as short/long-term disability coverage.
• Yearly $350 reimbursement for well-being-related expenses and discounted home, auto, and pet insurance.
• Compensation: Salary ranges vary by location and level, with detailed ranges provided for Consultant, Senior Consultant, and Principal roles, along with eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.