AWS Sr Platform Engineer

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Role: Sr Platform Engineer - AWS
Location: Paramus, NJ Hybrid
Duration: 6+ months
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES • Support and maintain existing AWS-based applications running on Windows and Linux servers • Collaborate with CCoE and development teams to understand the infrastructure requirements of the team and ensure it is aligned with architectural principles and best practices around system configuration, performance tuning, and security. • Design, implement, and optimize cloud infrastructure using AWS services • Act as a liaison between business teams and the CCoE, ensuring clear communication of cloud strategies, policies, and best practices. • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for automated provisioning and configuration management. • Implement high availability, backup strategies, and disaster recovery for supported applications ensuring business continuity and data protection to align with enterprise RPOs & RTOs. • Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines that adhere to CCoE guidelines, automating application deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors. • Monitor and optimize the team's infrastructure components, identifying and resolving bottlenecks, and implementing performance tuning measures. • Collaborate with Cloud FinOps to optimize application costs in the cloud and provide insights on application usage patterns to inform cost-saving strategies. • Collaborate with the security team to ensure the implementation of appropriate security controls and compliance with organizational policies and industry standards. • Provide technical support and troubleshooting for complex infrastructure-related issues, working closely with the development team and vendors as needed. • Work with CCoE to implement robust disaster recovery plans for applications and ensure business continuity strategies align with both business needs and CCoE guidelines. • Stay up-to-date with the latest infrastructure technologies, and industry best practices, and evaluate their potential impact on existing and future solutions.
Education / Experience / Background
Minimum Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and equivalent experience. Minimum 6 years of designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure services or similar role.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
Technical Skills: • Strong knowledge of AWS services, including EC2, RDS, VPC, IAM, S3, and CloudFormation • Proficiency in Windows Server administration and Linux system administration • Experience with SQL Server and Amazon RDS for SQL Server • Expertise in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation and testing • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or AWS CloudFormation • Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet • Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and serverless architectures • Proficiency with networking concepts and experience with AWS networking services • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like CloudWatch, ELK stack, or Prometheus • Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline)
Soft Skills: • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment • Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team • Ability to work independently and as part of a team. • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Certification / Licenses / Training • AWS Professional Certifications preferred
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Location:
Paramus, NJ, United States
Category:
Computer And Mathematical Occupations

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