Lead Cloud Engineer (AWS)
We are seeking a Lead Cloud Engineer (AWS) to guide serverless architecture decisions and deliver dependable cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services.
You will collaborate with stakeholders, implement Infrastructure as Code, and improve performance through automation and observability practices, so apply to join the team.
Responsibilities
- Lead the architecture and deployment of AWS serverless solutions using Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and Step Functions
- Partner with business analysts and stakeholders to collect requirements and translate them into technical designs
- Build robust, reusable software components that adhere to serverless architecture principles
- Automate and improve development and operational workflows to increase efficiency and scalability
- Perform extensive testing to verify application functionality and resolve emerging issues
- Produce and maintain detailed documentation for configurations, development workflows, and system changes following best practices
- Manage infrastructure implementation through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using AWS CDK and Terraform
- Introduce observability practices such as logging, metrics, and tracing to monitor reliability and performance
- Collaborate across teams to design, develop, and deliver features and ensure seamless handover for ongoing support
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related area
- 5+ years of hands-on experience developing serverless applications using AWS technologies
- 1+ years of leadership experience managing teams and driving delivery outcomes
- Proficiency in AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, S3, and Step Functions for building scalable applications
- Programming experience in JavaScript, Python, Java, or Golang
- Experience using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools including AWS CDK and Terraform, plus Jenkins pipelines and GitHub Actions
- Expertise in observability practices like logging, metrics, and tracing to maintain system health and performance
- Advanced analytical skills to identify root causes and solve technical challenges
- Excellent communication skills, written and verbal, for collaborating with stakeholders and team members
- Ability to map business objectives to effective technical solutions
- Fluent English proficiency (written and spoken) at B2 level or higher
Nice to have
- AWS certifications in serverless architecture or application development
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and microservices architecture to support scalable delivery
