AWS EngineerAn AWS Engineer (3 - 4yrs) designs, implements, and manages scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS) by architecting solutions, deploying applications, automating processes with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and ensuring system security and performance through monitoring and optimization. Key responsibilities include building robust systems using core AWS services, ensuring high availability and fault tolerance, managing costs, and collaborating with development and IT teams.Core ResponsibilitiesAWS Infrastructure Design & Implementation:Architect, deploy, and maintain scalable and reliable cloud infrastructures using services like EC2, S3, RDS, and VPC.Application Deployment:Manage the deployment and operation of applications on the AWS platform.Security & Compliance:Implement and maintain security best practices, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), network security, and data encryption, to ensure compliance with policies and standards.Monitoring & Optimization:Monitor the health and performance of AWS resources, analyze performance metrics, and implement strategies for cost optimization and resource efficiency.Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC):Develop and maintain automated deployment and configuration management using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.Data Backup & Disaster Recovery:Implement and manage robust data backup and disaster recovery solutions to ensure data integrity and availability.Collaboration:Work with development and IT teams to understand requirements, recommend solutions, and ensure efficient cloud operations.Key AWS Services InvolvedCompute: EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)Storage: S3 (Simple Storage Service)Databases: RDS (Relational Database Service)Networking: VPC (Virtual Private Cloud), Route 53, ELB (Elastic Load Balancing)Management & Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrailAutomation: CloudFormation, Auto ScalingEssential SkillsTechnical Expertise:Deep understanding of AWS services, cloud architecture, and networking fundamentals.Scripting & Automation:Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell to automate tasks.IaC Tools:Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.Security Practices:Knowledge of cloud security principles and best practices for securing AWS environments.Troubleshooting:Strong skills in troubleshooting issues across the entire system stack.
