Cloud Engineer
Spectraforce
Mclean, Virginia
6 hours ago
Job Description
Job Title: Cloud Engineer
Location: Mclean, VA or Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in AWS, DevOps practices, Ab Initio, and Python development to support critical data and cloud transformation initiatives for Client. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud-based data platforms while ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and Application Development.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud solutions on AWS
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using DevOps best practices
Develop and maintain Ab Initio ETL workflows and graphs
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)
Develop Python scripts for automation, data processing, and integrations
Monitor cloud infrastructure and ensure system reliability and performance
Implement security and compliance best practices aligned with enterprise standards
Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis
Collaborate with data teams to optimize cloud-based data pipelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Cloud / DevOps Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, etc.)
Experience with Ab Initio development (GDE, EME, Conduct>IT)
Proficiency in Python scripting
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes preferred)
Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certification (Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer)
Experience working in Financial Services or Banking domain
Experience with big data tools (Snowflake, Hadoop, Spark – nice to have)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Soft Skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, enterprise environments
Strong stakeholder communication
Ownership mindset and proactive attitude
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 75.00/hr.
Location: Mclean, VA or Richmond, VA (Hybrid)
Duration: 6 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced Cloud Engineer with strong expertise in AWS, DevOps practices, Ab Initio, and Python development to support critical data and cloud transformation initiatives for Client. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building, automating, and maintaining scalable cloud-based data platforms while ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
This role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams including Data Engineering, Infrastructure, and Application Development.
Key Responsibilities
Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud solutions on AWS
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using DevOps best practices
Develop and maintain Ab Initio ETL workflows and graphs
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)
Develop Python scripts for automation, data processing, and integrations
Monitor cloud infrastructure and ensure system reliability and performance
Implement security and compliance best practices aligned with enterprise standards
Troubleshoot production issues and provide root cause analysis
Collaborate with data teams to optimize cloud-based data pipelines
Required Skills & Qualifications
5+ years of experience in Cloud / DevOps Engineering
Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, etc.)
Experience with Ab Initio development (GDE, EME, Conduct>IT)
Proficiency in Python scripting
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.)
Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes preferred)
Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture
Experience with version control systems (Git)
Knowledge of Agile methodologies
Preferred Qualifications
AWS Certification (Solutions Architect / DevOps Engineer)
Experience working in Financial Services or Banking domain
Experience with big data tools (Snowflake, Hadoop, Spark – nice to have)
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Soft Skills
Ability to work in fast-paced, enterprise environments
Strong stakeholder communication
Ownership mindset and proactive attitude
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 75.00/hr.