BCforward is currently seeking a highly motivated Senior Cloud Engineer - 100% Remote!

Position Title: Senior Cloud Engineer

Location:

Anticipated Start Date: 09/02/2024

Please note this is the target date and is subject to change. BCforward will send official notice ahead of a confirmed start date.

Expected Duration: 03 Month Contract

Job Type: FULL TIME – CONTRACT, 100% REMOTE

Pay Range: $65.00 – 75.00/ Hour

Please note that actual compensation may vary within this range due to factors such as location, experience, and job responsibilities, and does not encompass additional non-standard compensation (e.g., benefits, paid time off, per diem, etc.).

Must have:

·        Advanced knowledge AWS platform

·        Terraform is a must

Job Description:

·        Develop, test, and implement repeatable process to provision cloud-based infrastructure using IaC; Develop code using enterprise grade source code control, artifact management, testing, change management, user documentation.

·        Develop, test, and implement APIs to consume IT services (e.g. AD, DNS); Develop code using enterprise grade source code control, artifact management, testing, change management, user documentation.

·        Analyze cloud-based services to determine how to automate their deployment consistent with company policies and standards. Implement automated provisioning of these new services.

·        Implement Security and Compliance Controls.

·        Develop and Publish Technical Standards. - Actively participate on an Agile infrastructure product team including daily standups, demos, retrospectives, sprint planning, etc. - Perform work consistent with agreed upon team goals and priorities; Assist team members as requested or required.

·        Build test automation suites to ensure the quality of products

·        Designs, codes, unit test, debug, and document those programs. - Customizes Cloud software based on research and customer needs. - Prepare detailed specifications from which programs will be written, designed, coded, tested and debugged.

·        May consult with users and develop business relationships and integrate activities with other IT departments to ensure successful implementation - Monitor and report to management on the status of project efforts, anticipating/identifying issues that inhibit the attainment of project goals and implementing corrective actions.

·        Full Stack application development experience. - Tests and delivers Cloud software on time.

·        Provides maintenance of developed Cloud software including regression testing and debugging.

·        Formulates and defines system scope and objectives for assigned projects. - Performs maintenance, installations, upgrades, and other technical duties associated with the support of product applications platforms and/or product systems platforms. - Responsible for top-tier implementation and integration with backend databases. - Formulate and define system scope and objectives through research and fact-finding to develop or modify internal business systems. - Required to perform duties outside of normal work hours based on business needs.

Skills:

·        Experience and solid understanding of various Cloud engineering practices

·        Experience translating Cloud requirements and experience with cloud-design solutions

·        Thorough knowledge of networking concepts; Hands-on experience working with networking technologies; Basic networking troubleshooting knowledge

·        Thorough knowledge of Microsoft AD, Azure AD, and cloud specific identity and access management (users, groups, roles, permissions) - Cloud routing, peering, internet ingress and egress, cloud network design skills; Global / geo load balancing; Network security groups

·        Strong role-based access design - Strategies for managing quotas and limits - Advanced knowledge of cloud services associated with job role - Knowledge of pros/cons / implications of implementing various cloud services

·        Advanced knowledge of platform specific logging and monitoring services; Design of logging and monitoring strategies - Collaborate and create cloud governance policies - Create advanced, modular, parameterized pipelines using cloud native tools

·        Fluent in role-specific programming languages (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, Python, YAML, C#, PowerShell, Linux shell, etc.); Ability to create advanced IaC modules and reusable functions - Advanced design skills including modularity, reliability, parameterization - Deep understanding of modern software development testing strategies (Test Driven Development, etc.)

·        Thorough understanding of API design objectives and implementation techniques

·        Thorough knowledge of source code control systems and strategies; Code branching and forking; pull requests

·        Thorough knowledge of IaC testing tools and integration into development and deployment processes - Fluent in multiple application development languages at an expert level

·        Experience with various computer platforms and application environments

·        Expertise in developing multiple tiers of multi-tiered Cloud software applications

·        Expertise in designing programs and applications - Experience designing application systems - Constantly updating personal technical and business knowledge and skills and mentoring others to increase the knowledge and skills of the team - Strong organizational or Project Management skills - Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education:

·        BS Degree minimum

Benefits:

BCforward offers all eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to major medical, HSA, dental, vision, employer-provided group life, voluntary life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and 401k.

About BCforward:

Founded in 1998 on the idea that industry leaders needed a professional service, and workforce management expert, to fuel the development and execution of core business and technology strategies, BCforward is a Black-owned firm providing unique solutions supporting value capture and digital product delivery needs for organizations around the world. Headquartered in Indianapolis, IN with an Offshore Development Center in Hyderabad, India, BCforward’s 6,000 consultants support more than 225 clients globally.

BCforward champions the power of human potential to help companies transform, accelerate, and scale. Guided by our core values of People-Centric, Optimism, Excellence, Diversity, and Accountability, our professionals have helped our clients achieve their strategic goals for more than 25 years. Our strong culture and clear values have enabled BCforward to become a market leader and best in class place to work.

BCforward is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

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