Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Systems Engineer (Cloud/DevOps)Location: Remote (USA only)Job Type: Full-time (Contract-to-Hire or Direct Hire)Compensation: $120,000–$180,000 USD base salary (depending on experience), plus equity and full benefitsAbout the ClientOur client is a fast-growing SaaS company providing a powerful AI-driven platform used by large enterprises to enhance decision-making in the commodity and supply chain industries. Their technology leverages cutting-edge simulation, optimization, and forecasting techniques—already embedded in mission-critical workflows across key sectors.As their exclusive recruitment partner, we’re seeking a highly experienced Systems Engineer (Cloud/DevOps) to support and scale their infrastructure in a mission-critical, production-grade environment.Role OverviewAs a Systems Engineer, you'll design, maintain, and enhance a secure, scalable, and resilient cloud environment that powers the company’s SaaS platform. You’ll work cross-functionally to improve system performance, ensure uptime, and contribute to infrastructure automation and DevOps best practices.Key Responsibilities1. AWS Infrastructure ManagementArchitect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure components (EC2, ECS/Fargate, Lambda, VPC, IAM, RDS, ElastiCache, Cognito, etc.)Design for high availability and scalability using immutable infrastructure principles2. Containerization & OrchestrationMaintain Docker-based environmentsImplement secure and efficient container orchestration practices3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC)Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and CDK for Terraform (cdktf)Ensure reproducible, version-controlled, and testable infrastructure deployments4. Linux Systems AdministrationMaintain Linux image build pipelinesHarden OS configurations and improve observability tools5. Database & Caching SystemsManage PostgreSQL (RDS), Redis (ElastiCache/Valkey), and MongoDBOptimize performance, backup, and recovery strategies6. ObservabilityImprove monitoring, logging, and alerting across systems (metrics, logs, traces)Implement self-healing and performance optimization mechanisms7. Security & ComplianceApply best practices in cloud security (IAM, encryption, audit trails)Support compliance efforts (e.g., SOC 2 Type II) with documentation and fieldwork8. Automation & CI/CDCreate automation scripts using Python and shell scriptingContinuously improve CI/CD pipelines9. Technical DocumentationDocument infrastructure architecture, deployment processes, and operational proceduresMaintain up-to-date runbooks and ensure knowledge sharing across the teamQualifications5+ years of experience as a DevOps or Systems Engineer in cloud-native environmentsStrong command of AWS, Docker, Linux, Python, Terraform, CDK, and shell scriptingDeep experience with PostgreSQL, Redis/Key-value stores, and MongoDBExposure to HPC or distributed computing frameworks is a strong plusExperience in observability (monitoring, tracing, alerting) in production environmentsExcellent written communication and documentation skillsAWS certifications are a plusBackground in statistical computing or high-level mathematics is a bonusPerks & BenefitsCompetitive salary based on experience and locationEquity in a fast-growing, venture-backed companyComprehensive health, dental, and vision insuranceUnlimited PTO and flexible remote-first work cultureInterested?This is a unique opportunity to join a rapidly scaling SaaS company that is reshaping how critical industry decisions are made. If you’re passionate about DevOps, infrastructure as code, and building resilient systems, we’d love to hear from you.Originally posted on Himalayas

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