[Remote] Cloud Engineer
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Vervint is a company focused on delivering cloud-native and technology solutions to clients. The Senior Cloud Engineer will design, build, and support scalable AWS, IoT, serverless, and event-driven systems while monitoring performance, maintaining security, troubleshooting distributed systems, and mentoring engineers.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and support cloud-native AWS solutions with a focus on scalability, reliability, and performance
- Contribute to and support AWS IoT Core–based architectures , integrating device data with backend services
- Design, develop and maintain scalable serverless applications on AWS Lambda using TypeScript
- Design and support scalable DynamoDB data models for high-throughput, event-driven workloads
- Implement and maintain event-driven architectures using Kinesis streams, SNS topics, and S3
- Support data ingestion, transformation, and analytics workflows leveraging AWS Glue, Athena, and QuickSight
- Contribute to the evaluation and implementation of AWS Fargate for longer-running or stateful services, including services written in Golang
- Monitor cloud system performance, identify optimization opportunities, and implement improvements to reliability and cost efficiency
- Investigate root causes of incidents within distributed systems and document solutions and best practices
- Implement and maintain security controls aligned with AWS best practices to protect infrastructure and data
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Associate Cloud Engineers as part of project delivery
- Communicate technical concepts effectively to internal teams and clients, contributing to strong delivery outcomes
Skills
- Strong experience building and supporting AWS-based, cloud-native architectures
- Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and event-driven systems
- Proficiency in TypeScript ; working knowledge of Python for automation and support scripts
- Experience working with AWS IoT Core or similar message- and device-driven architectures
- Familiarity with Kinesis, SNS, and S3 for streaming and asynchronous workflows
- Experience supporting data and analytics pipelines using tools such as Glue, Athena, and QuickSight
- Understanding of containerized workloads and managed compute platforms such as AWS Fargate
- Strong understanding of cloud security principles, including IAM, encryption, and least-privilege access
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to scalability and long-term maintainability
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to mentor, coach, and support other engineers
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field OR equivalent practical experience
- 3–5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure, or backend development roles
- Experience working in AWS-centric environments
- Exposure to or experience with Golang for backend or service development is a plus
- Relevant AWS certifications are a plus
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
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