Senior AWS Platform Engineer

Compunnel

$125K — $150K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-10 years of cloud, infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering experience
  • Advanced AWS engineering and solution architecture skills
  • Strong Python scripting and infrastructure automation abilities
  • Experience with Kubernetes, particularly Amazon EKS
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Git, and Maven
  • Knowledge of cloud security and operational resilience
  • Excellent troubleshooting and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Design and automate secure AWS environments
  • Deploy and manage containerized infrastructure using EKS
  • Develop automation scripts in Python for process efficiency
  • Implement OpenSearch and Elasticsearch environments
  • Integrate streaming infrastructure via Amazon MSK and Kafka
  • Support Oracle database infrastructure and cloud integrations
  • Maintain CI/CD processes using Jenkins and related tools

Benefits

  • Opportunities for skill development in cloud modernization practices
  • Exposure to advanced cloud technologies and automation tools
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Hands-on role with significant technical ownership
  • Potential involvement in high-impact cloud initiatives
Full Job Description
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior AWS Platform Engineer to support a cloud modernization initiative focused on building secure, scalable, resilient, and highly automated AWS infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on cloud security, disaster recovery, platform resilience, infrastructure automation, and delivery acceleration.

Key Responsibilities
• Design, build, and automate secure and scalable AWS environments.
• Deploy and support containerized infrastructure, including Amazon EKS and container build pipelines.
• Develop Python-based automation to reduce manual processes and accelerate infrastructure delivery.
• Implement and support OpenSearch and Elasticsearch environments.
• Build and integrate streaming and messaging infrastructure using Amazon MSK and Apache Kafka.
• Support Oracle database infrastructure and related cloud integrations.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD and build processes using Jenkins, Git, Maven, and related Java ecosystem tools.
• Apply cloud security, disaster recovery, reliability, scalability, and Infrastructure as Code best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud and platform issues.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and cross-functional teams across multiple product organizations.
• Take ownership of technical deliverables and support critical project deadlines.

Required Qualifications
• Approximately 6-10+ years of relevant cloud, infrastructure, DevOps, or platform engineering experience.
• Advanced hands-on AWS engineering and solution architecture experience.
• Strong Python scripting and infrastructure automation skills.
• Experience building and operating Kubernetes environments, preferably Amazon EKS.
• Experience with container build and deployment pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices, including Jenkins, Git, and Maven.
• Experience supporting Java-based application environments and delivery toolchains.
• Strong understanding of cloud security, high availability, disaster recovery, scalability, and operational resilience.
• Ability to contribute effectively with limited oversight.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience with Amazon OpenSearch Service and Elasticsearch.
• Experience with Amazon MSK and Apache Kafka.
• Experience supporting Oracle infrastructure.
• OpenShift Container Platform experience.
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise platforms.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted engineering or automation tools.
• Relevant AWS architecture or engineering certifications.

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