Application Cloud Engineer

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Job Title: DevOps Cloud Engineer (AWS Cloud)

Location: Hybrid Cambridge MA (Onsite 2-3x a week Locals only)

Duration: 12 Months Contract

Interview process: Video then In-person

VISA: USC/GC/GC EAD on W2 only
LinkedIn: Required (Must be created before 2020 or older)

Job Description-:

Need Mid-level candidates only (6-8 years)

Max rate is $40/hr. on W2

Must have prior experience supporting Pharma/Biotech scientific applications (scientific or R&D applications)

Scientific Application Cloud Engineer
About the Role - Mid-Level Application Cloud Engineer
We are seeking a Mid-Level Scientific Application Cloud Engineer to design deploy and maintain cloud-based applications and infrastructure. You will collaborate with development operations and security teams to build/manage scalable reliable and secure solutions across our cloud environments (AWS Azure). The ideal candidate is comfortable with both application-level and infrastructure-level engineering and has hands-on experience with automation and CI/CD pipelines.

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Prior experience supporting Pharma/Biotech scientific applications.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering DevOps or software infrastructure roles.
• Proficiency with one or more major cloud platforms (AWS).
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes ECS AKS or GKE).
• Strong understanding of networking load balancing and cloud security fundamentals.
• Familiarity with CI/CD version control (Git) and automation tools.
• Good problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

• PharmaBiotech IT experience in supporting scientific applications.
• Cloud certifications (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate).
• Knowledge of REST APIs microservices and modern application architectures.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development practices.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
• Eagerness to learn and adopt new technologies.

Responsibilities:

• Design build and maintain cloud-based applications and infrastructure using AWS and some Azure technologies.
• Support application development teams in deploying scaling and monitoring microservices and serverless applications.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaaC) using tools such as Terraform CloudFormation or ARM templates.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions Jenkins GitLab CI or similar tools.
• Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues related to cloud environments.
• Work with security teams to ensure compliance with cloud governance and best practices.
• Optimize cost performance and reliability across cloud workloads.
• Automate operational tasks and improve system efficiency through scripting (Python Bash PowerShell etc.).
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response when necessary.