Cloud Engineer

Role Overview

Cloud Engineer

AWS

AWS AppConfig

API Gateway

Keycloak

AWS IoT Core

FinOps/SecOps practices

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.