Summary: The Cloud Systems Engineer will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining a serverless microservices architecture on AWS, focusing on operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization. The position requires collaboration with the backend team, particularly in Node.js development and refining CloudFormation templates. The ideal candidate will leverage their expertise in AWS services and Infrastructure as Code to deliver high-performance solutions. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor, maintain, and scale infrastructure for performance and cost optimization.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Concourse CI and GitHub Actions.
• Standardize and document configuration practices for clarity and consistency.
• Create and manage infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation templates.
• Maintain and version-control infrastructure configuration.
• Set up and manage monitoring tools like AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch Container Insights.
• Implement centralized logging solutions using AWS CloudTrail.
• Configure and manage AWS WAF and GuardDuty for enhanced security.
• Automate repetitive tasks to improve operational efficiency.
• Analyze and improve system architecture for performance gains.
• Work with AWS Amplify for application deployment and management.
• Conduct research on modern technologies, compare services, brainstorm ideas, and develop and implement innovative solutions.

Key Skills:

• Extensive experience in a DevOps or Cloud Engineer role within a serverless microservices architecture.
• Proficiency with AWS services including API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, S3, ECS/EKS, and CloudFormation.
• Strong proficiency in Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools, specifically AWS CloudFormation.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Concourse, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts like DNS, Load Balancing, and VPCs.
• Knowledge of implementing and managing AWS WAF and GuardDuty.
• Proficiency with monitoring tools including AWS CloudWatch, X-Ray, and CloudTrail.
• Experience with database management in cloud environments, such as MongoDB Atlas.
• AWS certifications are preferred (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect).
• Background in agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work closely with the existing backend team and contribute to Node.js development efforts.

Salary (Rate): £55,000

City: Altrincham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT