Senior Cloud Engineer - Freelance

Context

We are seeking an autonomous Senior Cloud Engineer to design and scale the infrastructure for a new Platform. In this role, you will mainly work on an AWS cloud environment where you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, security, performance, monitoring, and cost-efficiency of cloud platforms. The focus is on delivering robust, high-quality cloud solutions with a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Missions

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

• Master the end-to-end infrastructure lifecycle for the new lockers platform.

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

• Monitor, maintain, and ensure the high availability of cloud infrastructure and services.

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

• Implement comprehensive monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions.

• Optimize deployment workflows, support CI/CD platforms, and automate operational tasks for high reliability.

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

• Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization.

• Collaborate with software teams, providing technical guidance on cloud best practices.

• Maintain clear documentation for system architecture, automation workflows, and protocols.

Core Focus

• AWS Architecture: Design, automate, and scale the core AWS cloud environment.

• Platform Ownership: Work independently to build out the new lockers platform infrastructure.

• Optional: Familiarity with Kafka/event platforms without needing deep operational mastery.

Soft Skills

• High autonomy: Proactive self-starter who delivers results with minimal supervision.

• Problem solving: Strong analytical skills to debug complex, hybrid cloud-to-edge issues.

• Clear communication: Ability to explain technical infrastructure concepts to cross-functional teams.

• Adaptability: Comfortable navigating ambiguity and evolving requirements in a new platform build.

Tools & Environment

• AWS services with focus on networking, security, and scalability

• Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana and CloudWatch

• CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Bitbucket pipelines)

• Scripting in Python and Bash

• Version control using Git

• Kafka or similar event streaming platforms (conceptual knowledge)

• Bonus: Docker and ECS

• AWS Certification (e.g., Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, or Associate level certificates)