We are seeking an experienced AWS Platform Engineer to manage our AWS infrastructure and own our DevOps and CI/CD processes. In this role, you will be responsible for building, maintaining, and optimizing our cloud environment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern DevOps practices. Your expertise with AWS services along with experience in Jira and GitHub, will be critical in ensuring our platform is secure, scalable, and highly available.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, deploy, and manage AWS environments, ensuring high availability and scalability.
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Configure and maintain AWS API Gateway, ECS, RDS for PostgreSQL, SQS, EventBridge and related services.
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Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
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Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline deployment processes.
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Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) to manage cloud resources.
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Integrate version control workflows using GitHub and manage project tasks with Jira.
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Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to align infrastructure needs with business goals.
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Promote best practices in cloud architecture, security, and automation.
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Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability.
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Set up and manage monitoring and observability systems to gather operational data and ensure continuous uptime.
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Implement security best practices and compliance controls across all cloud environments.
Qualifications:
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3-5 years of Proven experience managing AWS infrastructure and cloud solutions.
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Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
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Demonstrated ability to build and manage CI/CD pipelines.
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Proficiency in using GitHub for version control and Jira for project management.
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Solid scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, Shell, etc.) to automate tasks.
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Familiarity with containerization, orchestration, and microservices architectures.
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Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
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Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with crossfunctional teams.
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Proactive attitude towards continuously improving processes.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience with other AWS services (e.g., S3, RDS, Lambda).
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Hands-on experience with AWS API gateway
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Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch).
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Prior experience working in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Fintech Advantage:
Experience working in the fintech industry or on payment-related projects is highly desirable