AWS Cloud Engineer

ABOUT US:

834 Labs develops enrollment platforms, patient engagement tools, and provider technology to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the quality of service in insurance markets. By analyzing and interpreting complex datasets, 834 Labs extracts valuable insights, identifies trends, and simplifies the decision-making processes for insurance companies, agencies, and healthcare providers. We are professional, fast-paced, and service-centric. Our goal is to ensure that your employment is meaningful, mutually beneficial, and enjoyable!

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer who will perform Cloud application & service

development, Cloud data storage management, Cloud infrastructure configuration, Providing cloud

support services, Cloud infrastructure deployment, Managing cloud security, Automating cloud-based

functions & Troubleshooting & debugging cloud computing issues. This exceptional individual will

coordinate & collaborate with cross functional teams to assure success of the department. The role will

participate in the development of novel software & digital assets, via SDLC & Agile/Scrum with the entire

department of Product, Engineering, Architecture, Compliance, Quality & Configuration.

High Level Concepts/Technologies with Documentation:

The ideal candidate will have expertise in the following concepts & technologies:

• Designing and implementing cloud infrastructure
• Maintaining cloud services
• Ensuring security
• Providing cloud support
• Developing cloud systems
• Configuring databases
• Integrating cloud computing services

A mastery of documentation skills is a primary requirement for every role in the Application Development Department:

•  Making documentation easy to find and read.
•  Collaboration Docs in order to understand the project's architecture, components, and processes.
•  Onboarding Docs, to onboard quickly.
•  Risk mitigation, to verify configurations and settings, reducing the risk of errors and security vulnerabilities.
•  Troubleshooting docs.
•  Standardization of best practices.
•  Metric capture to benchmark metrics for code quality.
•  Shared responsibility concerning documentation-as-Code (DaC).

Responsibilities, Expectations & Qualifications:

•  The Cloud Engineering focus is centralized on implementing & managing cloud-based systems services, including:
•  Cloud infrastructure: Designing, developing, and maintaining cloud-based systems including virtual machines, networks, and storage
•  Security: Ensuring security, scalability, and availability, and monitoring the use and security of online data
• Cloud support: Interacting with clients, providing cloud support, and making recommendations
• Cloud-based solutions: Creating innovative solutions to move business processes to cloud-based networks

Required AWS Competency:

    Organizing around applications & environments - AWS Organizations Service.

    User Access Management - AWS IAM Identity Center.

    Security:

       ¦ Service Control Policies.

       ¦ AWS Security Hub.

       ¦ AWS Guard Duty.

       ¦ AWS Cloud Trail.

       ¦ Note: Rights & privileges (Access); Defense (intruders, attacks), Privacy, Data Security in-transit & at rest, Data Integrity; Governance Policies (security policies are followed).

       ¦ Data Encryption:

          Encryption at rest: Encryption Keys (KMS), anonymization.

            TLS (Transport Layer Security).

       ¦ Access Management: AWS Service: IAM Identity Center (tool proper).

  Networking: VPC, Security Groups, Internet Gateway, Web Access Firewall, Session Manager.

  Compute: Server-less (lambdas) & Containerization (Docker) with (Elastic Container Service).

  Event driven architecture: SQS, Event Bridge, SNS, SES, & Step Functions.

  Data : RDS, S3, Redshift, Redis.

  Route53 & Cognito.

  Logging & Monitoring: Cloudwatch & Alarms/Logs/Notifications/Monitoring.

  Compliance: AWS organizations, IAM identity center.

  Billing & Invoicing: Cloudwatch

  Documentation: (outside of the scope of AWS)

       ¦ “Documentation as a code”

       ¦ Github

CI/CD - (complete automation):

  Git Workflow

Responsibilities & Expected Skills:

Architecture:

•    Designing, Deploying, And Maintaining Cloud Infrastructure
•    Document Cloud Architectures, Policies And Procedures

Maintenance:

•    Manage And Monitor Cloud Infrastructure
•    Optimize Cloud Performance And Cost
•    Troubleshoot And Resolve Cloud-related Issues

Agile/Scrum:

•    Working with software developers & software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes & works as intended.
•    Planning projects & being involved in project management decisions.
•    Design & document procedures for systems troubleshooting & maintenance.
•    Working on ways to automate & improve development & release processes.
•    Identifying technical problems & developing software updates & fixes.

Development:

•    Create, Develop, And Implement Cloud-based Systems
•    Establishing A Secure Cloud Environment
•    Training Colleagues And Stakeholders
•    Altering And Enhancing Current Systems
•    Correct Configuring Of Various Processes
•    Managing The Cloud Data Storage
•    Overseeing Working Standards Of Cloud-based Systems

Tools:

•    AWS (see ‘Required Exposure & Competency’ above)
•    Good knowledge of Bash, PowerShell, Python.
•    Proficiency with Git & GitHub workflows.
•    Working knowledge of databases & SQL/MongoDB.

Required Qualifications:

Formal/OTJ training or certification on software engineering concepts & applied experience.

     ¦ ***3+ years of deep knowledge & experience deploying & maintaining distributed systems in AWS.

       Advanced knowledge of AWS & AWS CLI including EC2, VPC, EBS, NLB/ALB, SNS, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, Lambda, Elastic Container Service (ECS).

       Knowledge of the AWS Well Architected Framework.

       Proficient with git & git workflows.

       Docker or Kubernetes, & related orchestration technologies.

       Strong knowledge & understanding of CI/CD pipeline automation & tools.

   ¦ 4+ years of professional software development exposure to web applications, including team collaboration & code repository (GitHub).

   ¦ 4+ years of full software development life cycle exposure, including coding standards, code reviews, unit & integration testing, & operations experience.

   ¦ 3+ years hands on, production-level experience as a Cloud Engineer.

   ¦ 2+ years of active engagement in an Agile/Scrum team.

Experience as a mentor, tech lead or leading an engineering team.

Experience Level:

• 4+ years of relevant experience for the role within the last five years.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Annual Bonus Program
• Comprehensive Employee Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life)
• Unlimited Paid Time Off
• Referral Program
• 401k
• Growth Opportunities

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship. Agile People and Payroll provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants, without regard to unlawful considerations of or discrimination against race, religion, creed, color, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition or characteristics, marital status, or any other classification prohibited by applicable local, state, or federal laws. Agile People and Payroll may obtain a ‘consumer report’ about you from a consumer reporting agency for employment purposes. A ‘consumer report’ is a background screening report that may contain information regarding your criminal history, driving history, and information about you.

Candidates must be located in the DFW Area.

Job Type: Full-time/ In office

Schedule: Monday – Friday

Compensation package:

• Base Pay: $100,000.00-110,000.00 per year
• Incentive/Bonus: Eligible for annual company bonus program