AWS Application Engineer

Job Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated AWS Application Engineer to join our dynamic team. As an AWS Application Engineer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining applications that leverage the power of Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate should have a strong background in software development, hands-on experience with AWS services, and a passion for building scalable, secure, and reliable applications in the cloud.

Responsibilities

Application Development:

Write, test, and deploy code for applications running on AWS.

Collaborate with software development teams to understand application requirements and implement new features.

Cloud Architecture

Design and implement scalable, reliable, and secure architectures for applications on AWS.

Select and configure appropriate AWS services based on application needs.

Infrastructure As Code (IaC)

Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., AWS CloudFormation, Terraform) to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.

Integration

Integrate applications with various AWS services, such as databases, storage, and messaging.

Handle third-party integrations as required.

Security

Implement and enforce security best practices.

Configure access controls, encryption, and other security features to safeguard applications and data.

Monitoring And Optimization

Set up monitoring solutions to track application performance on AWS.

Identify and address performance bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization for cost efficiency.

Collaboration

Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, and business stakeholders.

Communicate technical concepts and solutions clearly to team members and stakeholders.

Documentation

Create and maintain documentation for architecture, configurations, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guides.

Document best practices and lessons learned for knowledge sharing.

Continuous Improvement

Stay informed about AWS services, updates, and best practices.

Continuously seek opportunities to improve application performance, reliability, and efficiency.

Troubleshooting And Support

Quickly identify and resolve issues during development, testing, and production phases.

Collaborate with support teams and leverage AWS tools for effective diagnostics.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Proven experience in software development, with proficiency in relevant programming languages.

Hands-on experience with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and others.

Strong understanding of cloud architecture and best practices.

Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as AWS CloudFormation or Terraform.

Knowledge of security best practices for cloud-based applications.

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.

Effective communication and collaboration skills.

AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect) are a plus.