Hostbooks Limited - Cloud Engineer - AWS (4-7 yrs)

Job Description : .

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS 3-5 yrs and DevOps practices to design, implement, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.

The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of cloud-based applications and services.

Responsibilities :

Cloud Infrastructure :

- Design, deploy, and maintain highly available and scalable AWS infrastructure.

- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.

- Optimize cloud resources to ensure cost efficiency and performance.

DevOps Practices :

- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline.

- Automate deployment processes for application and infrastructure updates.

- Monitor and troubleshoot system performance, ensuring minimal downtime.

Security and Compliance :

- Implement and maintain cloud security best practices, including IAM, VPC, and encryption policies.

- Ensure compliance with industry standards for cloud deployments.

Monitoring and Logging :

- Set up monitoring and alerting using AWS CloudWatch, ELK stack, or similar tools.

- Analyze system logs to proactively address potential issues.

Collaboration :

- Work closely with development teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment.

- Participate in architecture discussions and provide cloud-based solutions for application needs.

Support and Maintenance :

- Provide 24/7 support for critical production environments as needed.

- Perform regular updates, patches, and system health checks.

Required Skills :

AWS Expertise :

- Strong understanding of core AWS services : EC2, RDS,S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, CloudFront, etc.

- Experience with AWS IAM policies, and security best practices.

DevOps Tools :

- Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as AWS CodePipeline.

- Knowledge of containerization technologies like Docker.

Scripting and Automation :

- Strong skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell for scripting and automation.

- Hands-on experience with configuration management tools like Ansible or Chef.

Version Control :

- Experience with Git workflows and managing repositories in platforms like GitHub or GitLab.

Monitoring and Logging :

- Familiarity with tools like AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus, or Datadog.

Problem-Solving :

- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to resolve technical challenges independently.

Preferred Qualifications :

- AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate) or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.

- Experience with hybrid cloud solutions or multi-cloud strategies.

- Familiarity with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, Step Functions).

- Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps culture.