Role: Sr
Platform Engineer - AWS
Location: Paramus, NJ Hybrid
Duration: 6+ months
PRIMARY DUTIES /
RESPONSIBILITIES
● Support and
maintain existing AWS-based applications running on Windows and Linux servers
● Collaborate with CCoE and development
teams to understand the infrastructure requirements of the team and ensure it
is aligned with architectural principles and best practices around system
configuration, performance tuning, and security.
● Design,
implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure using AWS services
● Act as a
liaison between business teams and the CCoE, ensuring clear communication of
cloud strategies, policies, and best practices.
● Develop and
maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for automated provisioning and
configuration management.
● Implement high availability, backup
strategies, and disaster recovery for supported applications ensuring business
continuity and data protection to align with enterprise RPOs & RTOs.
● Implement
and maintain CI/CD pipelines that adhere to CCoE guidelines, automating
application deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.
● Monitor and
optimize the team’s infrastructure components, identifying and resolving
bottlenecks, and implementing performance tuning measures.
● Collaborate
with Cloud FinOps to optimize application costs in the cloud and provide
insights on application usage patterns to inform cost-saving strategies.
● Collaborate with the security team to ensure the
implementation of appropriate security controls and compliance with
organizational policies and industry standards.
● Provide technical support and troubleshooting
for complex infrastructure-related issues, working closely with the development
team and vendors as needed.
● Work with CCoE to implement robust disaster
recovery plans for applications and ensure business continuity strategies align
with both business needs and CCoE guidelines.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest infrastructure
technologies, and industry best practices, and evaluate their potential impact
on existing and future solutions.
Education /
Experience / Background
Knowledge / Skills /
Abilities
Technical Skills:
● Strong
knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, RDS, VPC, IAM, S3, and CloudFormation
● Proficiency
in Windows Server administration and Linux system administration
● Experience
with SQL Server and Amazon RDS for SQL Server
● Expertise
in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation and
testing
● Familiarity
with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
● Experience
with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
● Knowledge
of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless
architectures
● Proficiency
with networking concepts and experience with AWS networking services
● Familiarity
with monitoring and logging tools like CloudWatch, ELK stack, or Prometheus
● Experience
with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS
CodePipeline)
Soft Skills:
● Strong
problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
● Excellent
communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team
● Ability
to work independently and as part of a team.
● Strong
organizational and time-management skills.
Certification
/ Licenses / Training
● AWS Professional Certifications preferred