Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) - Freelance

Taux journalier (TJM): 750€ / jour

obligatoire : FR ou NL - localisé en Belgique

Notre client dans le secteur Services publics recherche un/une Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS) H/F

Description de la mission :

Context

The organization is building a new locker platform that connects central AWS cloud services with physical lockers deployed on-site. The mission focuses on delivering reliable, secure, high-performing, observable, and cost-efficient cloud infrastructure, with strong attention to craftsmanship and detail.

Mission

Design, build, and scale the infrastructure for the new locker platform. Own its infrastructure lifecycle and ensure the availability, security, performance, and operational reliability of the AWS cloud environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deploy robust AWS cloud architecture using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC).

• Build and own the infrastructure lifecycle for the new locker platform.

• Connect central AWS cloud services with local, physical lockers deployed on-site.

• Monitor and maintain cloud infrastructure and services, ensuring high availability.

• Manage incidents, troubleshoot complex issues, and conduct root cause analysis.

• Implement monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions.

• Improve deployment workflows, support CI/CD platforms, and automate operational tasks to increase reliability.

• Ensure cloud security, regulatory compliance, and proactive patch management.

• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization.

• Collaborate with software teams and provide guidance on cloud best practices.

• Document system architecture, automation workflows, and protocols.

Technical environment

• Cloud: AWS

• Infrastructure as Code: Terraform

• Monitoring and observability: Grafana, CloudWatch

• CI/CD: Bitbucket Pipelines

• Scripting: Python, Bash

• Version control: Git

• Event streaming: Kafka or similar platforms

• Containers: Docker, ECS

Expected deliverables

• Robust, scalable AWS infrastructure for the new locker platform.

• Infrastructure automation and deployment workflows.

• Monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions.

• Clear documentation of system architecture, automation workflows, and protocols.

Profile

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in platform engineering, cloud infrastructure, or DevOps.

• For offshore candidates, 10+ years of experience in Cloud Operations, Infrastructure, and Platform Engineering.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with AWS services, particularly networking, security, and scalability.

• Proven ability to work independently and take full ownership of projects.

Technical skills

• Strong Terraform proficiency and Infrastructure as Code expertise.

• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana and CloudWatch.

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, such as Bitbucket Pipelines.

• Scripting skills in Python and Bash, and proficiency with Git.

Soft skills

• Autonomy and a proactive, results-oriented approach with minimal supervision.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including debugging complex cloud-to-edge issues.

• Clear communication with cross-functional teams.

• Adaptability when working with ambiguity and evolving requirements.

Compétences / Qualités indispensables :

AWS cloud architecture, networking, and security, Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, Cloud infrastructure operations and high availability, Monitoring and observability (Grafana, CloudWatch), CI/CD, automation, and scripting (Python, Bash)

Compétences / Qualités qui seraient un + :

Familiarity with Kafka or similar event streaming platforms; experience with Docker and ECS; AWS certifications such as Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, or Associate-level certifications.

Informations concernant le télétravail :

At least 2–3 days per week working from the office at the headquarters in Brussels.