AWS Cloud Engineer – AWS, Terraform, Python

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Portugal.

📋 Description

• You will engage in the design, automation, and management of AWS cloud environments while adhering to the principles of the Well-Architected Framework.

• Your responsibilities will include configuring Landing Zones, enhancing security, integrating CI/CD pipelines, and provisioning through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across essential AWS services.

• You will work closely with cross-functional engineering teams, contribute to targets for cost efficiency, and actively shape the evolution of infrastructure rather than merely maintaining existing systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4–8 years of overall experience in IT.

• 2–4 years of practical experience with AWS in a cloud engineering role.

• Proficient in English, both written and spoken, for architecture discussions and collaboration across teams.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Strong working knowledge of core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, VPCs, Subnets, and Security Groups.

• Experience in building and configuring AWS Landing Zones following best practices of the Well-Architected Framework.

• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) in a cloud environment.

• Proficient in Terraform for provisioning infrastructure and managing configurations.

• Strong scripting capabilities in Python and Bash for automation tasks.

• Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions for implementing CI/CD pipelines.

• Practical knowledge in implementing IAM roles, policies, and permission boundaries.

• Familiarity with encryption methods and best practices for cloud security.

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification is strongly preferred.

• Additional AWS specialty certifications such as Security Specialty or Advanced Networking Specialty are a plus.

• Experience utilizing cost optimization frameworks and FinOps methodologies.

• Exposure to multi-account AWS environments and patterns for organizational governance.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible working hours and options for remote work.

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Collaborative and innovative work environment.