AWS Cloud Specialist

Job Description - AWS Cloud Containerization Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Specialist with extensive experience in containerization, CI/CD pipeline implementation, and AWS infrastructure management. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of containerizing applications using Docker and orchestrating them with Kubernetes (EKS), along with designing and automating CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes. Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation and expertise in leveraging AWS services for scalable, secure, and reliable cloud environments are essential. This role requires a strategic thinker capable of ensuring optimal performance, security, disaster recovery, and seamless integration of containerized applications to drive business innovation and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze, refactor, and containerize existing batch and web applications using Docker, ensuring efficient and secure deployment in AWS EKS.
• Configure and manage Kubernetes (EKS) clusters to deploy and monitor containers, ensuring high availability and scalability.
• Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
• Use Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation to provision, configure, and manage containerized environments.
• Set up logging, monitoring, and alerting systems for container performance and pipeline efficiency using AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, or similar tools.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline workflows and create comprehensive documentation for containerization and pipeline processes.
• Ensure high availability and implement robust backup and disaster recovery solutions using AWS services such as AWS Backup and AWS Disaster Recovery
• Collaborate with team for guidance and mentorship to teams on AWS technologies and best practices.

Skillset & Experience Required:

• Minimum of 6-8 years of experience working with AWS cloud services.
• Proficiency in Docker for creating, managing, and optimizing container images; experience with Kubernetes (EKS) for orchestration and scaling.
• Core Kubernetes concepts, Network concepts, storage, security, networking and logging, CI/CD, Auto scaling.
• Hands-on experience in designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or similar.
• Strong experience with AWS services (EKS, ECR, Lambda, S3, IAM) and Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform or CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Certifications:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate/Professional) is a must.
• Other relevant AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Security Specialty) are a plus.