Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Altumint Overview

At Altumint, we engineer, manufacture, and support AI-powered visual technology systems and citation processes that capture data on vehicles and individuals who break the law. We provide law enforcement with the tools and resources to monitor speeding in school zones, work zones, or other areas of concern, red-light running, school bus stop-arm violations, thefts, and altercations that compromise community safety. Our innovative public safety solutions enable surveillance-assisted law enforcement and generate powerful forensic data for law enforcement agencies.

We are committed to operating with integrity and offering world-class service to make cities and towns safer through ongoing partnerships with community leaders and law enforcement. Our core values ensure that our customers feel respected, secure, and informed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in Cloud Engineering including operations, management, design, and development of cloud-based applications and capabilities.
• 3+ years’ experience with Cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, etc.).
• Deep expertise in distributed systems design and cloud architecture.
• Strong knowledge of database design, API development, and microservices.
• Must have experience writing in Python and working on the Linux Command Line.
• Must have experience automating cloud configuration using tooling such as Terraform, AWS Config, Ansible, etc.
• Work autonomously actively identifying areas for improvement.
• Able to collaborate with Engineering leadership on long term and strategic architectural changes to the platform.
• Strong understanding of cloud networking best practices.
• Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Must be able to work in-person at our Lanham, MD office.
• Any of the following AWS Certifications are highly desired:
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional/Associate
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional/Associate
• AWS Certified Developer – Associate
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
• (Preferred) Designing, building, and managing infrastructure configured in AWS GovCloud or equivalent environment.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, architect, and deploy Cloud-based applications and infrastructure.
• Develop strategic and implementation plans for information systems.
• Design and implement cost-effective AWS solutions, continuously monitor cloud usage, and optimize resources to manage and reduce operational costs.
• Establish technical standards and best practices for backend development.
• Lead the design of APIs, databases, and cloud infrastructure in collaboration with edge technology engineers to ensure seamless integration across systems.
• Ensure system security, reliability, and compliance with relevant standards.
• Guide the implementation of data processing pipelines for high-volume image and video data.
• Evaluate new technologies and make recommendations for strategic investment.