About Company
Propel your cloud career with Hiring.zycto, a forward-thinking organization where innovation in AWS isn’t just a buzzword – it’s our daily operational ethos. We empower our engineers to architect scalable, secure, and resilient cloud solutions that drive tangible business impact. For an AWS Engineer, this means unparalleled opportunities to work with cutting-edge services, influence technical direction, and collaborate with a team deeply committed to best practices. Join us and leverage your expertise to build the future of cloud infrastructure, contributing to projects that truly matter in a supportive, growth-oriented environment.
Job Description
Hiring.zycto is seeking a highly skilled and experienced AWS Engineer to join our dynamic and fully remote team. As an AWS Engineer, you will be instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing our cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of our cloud environment, ensuring scalability, security, and high availability for our critical applications and services. We’re looking for someone who thrives in a remote setting, is self-motivated, and possesses a deep understanding of AWS best practices and modern cloud architecture principles.
You will be responsible for building and maintaining robust, automated, and secure cloud environments, working closely with development and operations teams. This role demands proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation, along with strong scripting abilities to automate routine tasks and enhance operational efficiency. From architecting new services to optimizing existing ones, your contributions will directly impact our technological capabilities and our ability to deliver value to our customers. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, encouraging our engineers to explore new AWS services and bring fresh ideas to the table. If you are passionate about cloud technology, possess a problem-solving mindset, and are eager to make a significant impact from anywhere, we encourage you to apply. This remote position offers flexibility while demanding a high level of responsibility and technical ownership. Join us and help build the next generation of cloud solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable, highly available, and secure cloud infrastructure on AWS.
- Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks through scripting (Python, Bash) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Monitor AWS infrastructure for performance, cost optimization, and security compliance.
- Collaborate with development teams to integrate new applications and services into the AWS environment.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to AWS services, networking, and security.
- Implement and enforce security best practices across all AWS resources.
- Participate in on-call rotation to provide support for critical infrastructure.
- Stay current with new AWS services, features, and industry best practices.
Required Skills
- Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, VPC, Lambda, RDS, IAM, SQS, SNS, CloudWatch).
- Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, particularly Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages for automation.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline).
- Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, Load Balancing) within AWS.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
- Deep knowledge of AWS security best practices and compliance.
- Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fully remote team environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or Professional.
- Experience with serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB).
- Familiarity with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
- Experience with data engineering services on AWS (e.g., Kinesis, Glue, Redshift, Athena).
- Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off and company holidays.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Budget for professional development and certifications.
- Matching 401(k) retirement plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Access to the latest AWS technologies and training.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
How to Apply
Ready to elevate your career in cloud engineering? Click on the application link below to submit your resume and cover letter. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and exploring how your expertise can contribute to Hiring.zycto’s success.
