Job Description:

Cloud Applications Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Applications Engineer to join our team. As a Cloud Applications Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based applications and services. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the seamless integration of our applications with cloud platforms, optimize performance, and enhance scalability and reliability.

Responsibilities:

– Design, develop, and deploy cloud-based applications and services using cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
– Collaborate with product managers, architects, and developers to understand application requirements and translate them into scalable and efficient cloud solutions.
– Optimize applications for cloud environments, ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and scalability.
– Implement and automate application deployment, monitoring, and management processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and configuration management technologies.
– Ensure adherence to security best practices and implement appropriate security measures to protect cloud applications and data.
– Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud application performance, scalability, and availability.
– Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud-based applications with existing systems and databases.
– Stay updated with the latest cloud technologies, services, and best practices, and evaluate their potential for enhancing our cloud application offerings.
– Conduct performance testing and optimization to ensure optimal application performance in cloud environments.
– Provide technical guidance and support to development teams regarding cloud application development and deployment.

Requirements:

– Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree is a plus.
– Proven experience in designing, developing, and deploying cloud applications and services.
– Strong knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and associated services like AWS Lambda, Azure Functions, or Google Cloud Functions.
– Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in cloud application development, such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
– Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
– Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
– Understanding of cloud networking concepts, load balancing, and distributed systems.
– Knowledge of database technologies commonly used in cloud environments, such as Amazon RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud Spanner.
– Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in cloud-based applications.
– Excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with the capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
– Continuous learning mindset and eagerness to stay updated with the latest cloud technologies and advancements.
– Relevant certifications in cloud platforms and technologies are a plus.