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Description
Your key responsibilities Application Development Design and develop cloud-native applications and services using AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, EKS, and DynamoDB, Glue, Redshift, EMR. Deployment and Automation Implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy to automate application deployment and updates. Architecture Design Collaborate with architects and other engineers to design scalable and secure application architectures on AWS. Performance Tuning Monitor application performance and implement optimizations to enhance reliability, scalability, and efficiency. Security Implement security best practices for AWS applications, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and secure coding practices. Container Services Management Design and deploy containerized applications using AWS services such as Amazon ECS (Elastic Container Service), Amazon EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service), and AWS Fargate. Configure and manage container orchestration, scaling, and deployment strategies. Optimize container performance and resource utilization by tuning settings and configurations. Application Observability Implement and manage application observability tools such as AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). Develop and configure monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to provide insights into application performance and health. Create dashboards and reports to visualize application metrics and logs for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. Integration Integrate AWS services with application components and external systems, ensuring smooth and efficient data flow. Troubleshooting Diagnose and resolve issues related to application performance, availability, and reliability. Documentation Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for application design, deployment processes, and configuration. Skills and attributes for success Required Skills AWS Services Proficiency in AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, EKS, DynamoDB, S3, and RDS, Glue, Redshift, EMR. Programming Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js. CI/CD Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy. Infrastructure as Code Familiarity with IaC tools like AWS CloudFormation or Terraform for automating application infrastructure. Security Understanding of AWS security best practices, including IAM, KMS, and encryption. Observability Tools Proficiency in using observability tools like AWS CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack. Container Orchestration Knowledge of container orchestration concepts and tools, including Kubernetes and Docker Swarm. Monitoring Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as AWS CloudWatch, CloudTrail, or ELK Stack. Collaboration Strong teamwork and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Preferred Qualifications Certifications AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional, AWS Certified Developer - Associate, or similar certifications. Experience At least 5 Years of experience in an application engineering role with a focus on AWS technologies. Agile Methodologies Familiarity with Agile development practices and methodologies. Problem-Solving Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues. Education Degree Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience What we look for People with the ability to work in a collaborative manner to provide services across multiple client departments while following the commercial and legal requirements. You will need a practical approach to solving issues and complex problems with the ability to deliver insightful and practical solutions. We look for people who are agile, curious, mindful and able to sustain postivie energy, while being adaptable and creative in their approach.
