Junior AWS Cloud Engineer – AWS, Terraform, Python

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

📋 Description

• Collaborate with seasoned cloud engineers on authentic AWS environments.

• Make contributions to Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and security from the outset.

• Execute and oversee AWS environments in alignment with the Well-Architected Framework principles.

• Engage in architectural discussions and promote knowledge sharing across teams.

• Participate in Landing Zone configuration, implementation of IAM and security policies, Terraform-based provisioning, and integration of CI/CD.

⛳️ Requirements

• 0–3 years of overall IT experience.

• Up to 2 years of practical AWS experience (whether academic, personal projects, or professional).

• Proficient in English — both written and spoken, for effective cross-team collaboration and documentation.

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

• Working knowledge of essential AWS services: EC2, S3, RDS, VPCs, Subnets, and Security Groups.

• Familiarity with the concepts of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and Landing Zone principles.

• Strong understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

• Foundational experience with Terraform for infrastructure provisioning.

• Scripting skills in Python and/or Bash for task automation.

• Experience with GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD tools.

• Basic understanding of IAM roles, policies, and permission boundaries.

• Awareness of encryption techniques and fundamental cloud security principles.

• Any AWS certification — such as Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect Associate (preferred).

• AWS specialty certification in Security or Advanced Networking (preferred).

• Practical project experience (personal, academic, or open-source) demonstrating AWS or IaC applications (preferred).

• Familiarity with multi-account AWS environments or organizational governance concepts (preferred).

• Interest in FinOps and practices related to cloud cost optimization (preferred).

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Opportunities for professional development and training.

• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

• Comprehensive health and wellness programs.

• Collaborative and inclusive company culture.