Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

We are looking for a passionate Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain cloud-based solutions on AWS. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS AppConfig, API Gateway, Keycloak, AWS IoT Core, monitoring tools, and exposure to FinOps/SecOps practices. This role involves working closely with development and operations teams to ensure secure, scalable, and cost-optimized cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Services Management
  • Configure and manage AWS AppConfig for application configuration and feature flagging.
  • Implement and maintain API Gateway for secure and scalable API management.
  • Integrate and manage Keycloak for identity and access management.
  • Work with AWS IoT Core for device connectivity and data ingestion.
• Monitoring & Optimization
  • Set up dashboards and alerts using AWS native monitoring tools (CloudWatch) and third-party solutions.
  • Support FinOps initiatives for cost optimization and reporting.
  • Assist in SecOps practices for compliance, vulnerability scanning, and security posture improvement.
• Automation & Infrastructure
  • Write scripts and automation workflows for cloud resource provisioning and configuration.
  • Collaborate with DevOps teams for CI/CD integration and infrastructure as code.
• Troubleshooting & Support
  • Monitor system health and resolve incidents promptly.
  • Participate in root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.

Required Skills

• Hands-on experience with AWS services: AppConfig, API Gateway, IoT Core.
• Familiarity with Keycloak for identity management.
• Basic understanding of FinOps (cost optimization) and SecOps (security best practices).
• Knowledge of monitoring tools like CloudWatch, Grafana, or Kibana.
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash for automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Cloud Engineering or AWS-based solutions.
• Understanding of cloud security and cost optimization principles.

Nice-to-Have

• Exposure to Terraform or other IaC tools.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with IoT architectures and device management.