Cloud Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, and monitoring using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to build CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
• Monitor cloud systems for performance, reliability, and security; troubleshoot and resolve issues proactively.
• Ensure best practices in cloud architecture, cost optimization, and compliance.
• Manage cloud networking, storage, and compute resources to support business needs.
• Implement backup, disaster recovery, and security protocols across cloud environments.
• Stay up to date with emerging cloud technologies and propose innovative solutions.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of hands-on experience in cloud engineering or DevOps roles.
• Proficiency in at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Strong knowledge of Linux-based systems, networking, and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Understanding of security best practices in cloud environments.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator, or Google Cloud Engineer) are a plus.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.