Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

Overview
Do you want a chance to really make a difference?
We are building software to really make the world a greener place. Countries using our services increase 
their ability to effectively utilise renewable sources of energy.

As a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer, you will work with the Enterprise Technology team, which is responsible 
for the AWS Cloud, IT, Cyber Security, MS Power Platform Cloud, and internal support domains. You will 
design and implement solutions which will drive VIOTAS’ global expansion.

About VIOTAS
Established in Limerick, Ireland in 2013, VIOTAS set about designing and delivering new innovations to 
address the challenges posed by increased renewable generation in electrical grids: How can a grid be 
balanced when a large amount of electricity is coming from unpredictable renewable sources that are 
difficult to forecast and that change the fundamental principles of how grids operate?

In response, VIOTAS developed proprietary technologies that place electricity customers at the core of 
the solution. By managing their electricity consumption and onsite generation in real-time, VIOTAS help 
balance the wider electricity grid. The company then aggregates participating customers to form Virtual 
Power Plants which are traded in the electricity market, competing against conventional fossil fuel 
power stations. This approach not only generates significant revenue for participating customers but 
also contributes to reducing carbon emissions. With a global expansion strategy, VIOTAS, currently with 
over 110 staff, operates in Ireland, Poland, USA and Australia.

We are a highly motivated team that are pushing boundaries to achieve success. We are looking for a 
driven person who is searching for the same. 

Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to:

• Design and implement highly available, secure, scalable and cost-effective systems and processes 
  ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's AWS infrastructure.
• Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) automation (e.g., Terraform) to create IaC patterns and 
  modules to provide acceleration to development end users programmatically.
• Monitor systems and applications, proactively identifying and resolving any performance 
  bottlenecks or availability issues.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS, including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and 
  troubleshooting containerized workloads to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain monitoring tools, alerts, and dashboards to provide visibility into system 
  health and performance.
• Conduct post-incident analyses to identify root causes and implement preventive measures to 
  avoid future incidents.
• Automate repetitive tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Create and maintain documentation for system architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting 
  procedures.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement and deploy new features and enhancements, 
  ensuring they meet reliability and performance standards.
• Stay up to date with industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging trends in site 
  reliability.

Essential Requirements

• 8+ years of relevant AWS Cloud/DevOps/Software engineering experience
• 2+ years of cloud solution architecture experience or equivalent
• Demonstrable skills in architecting complex ecosystems.
• Proven capability to strategically and analytically assess business, product, and technical 
  challenges, craft and articulate compelling value propositions, and collaborate effectively across 
  organisational boundaries to drive consensus.
• Experience delivering scalable Event Driven systems
• Understanding of security concepts: encryption, secure application development, defensive 
  programming, software vulnerabilities and exploits, general issues in web security
• AWS Administration experience, optimum resource management/security
• Comfortable scripting and debugging
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

Desirable

• Network experience, both Cloud and Physical would be a distinct advantage.
• Experience implementing scalable, secure, and reliable IoT solutions in a cloud environment.
• Comfort in both adapting existing systems and creating new systems.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid)
Salary: Competitive based on qualifications, experience, and skills.
Benefits:
• Healthcare
• Pension 
• Self-Directed Training Budget of €3,000 per year plus 10 days training leave 
• Annual performance-based bonus.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Death-In-Service benefit. 
• Dedicated People & Culture club 

Working at VIOTAS
At VIOTAS, we foster growth, empower with autonomy, and cultivate an inclusive, flexible work culture. 
Our diverse, skilled team is dedicated to pioneering innovation and excellence, fuelled by a passion for a 
low-carbon future.
VIOTAS prioritise ongoing training and personal development, fostering a culture that values upskilling 
with dedicated budgetary support. We deeply value the well-being of our employees, reflected in a range 
of initiatives designed to ensure their success and fulfilment.
VIOTAS ranked top 15 in Ireland’s Best Workplaces, and also Best Workplaces in Tech in 2023.