Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer based in India.

This is a long-term opportunity for an experienced cloud engineer with a strong backend and DevOps orientation.

You will design, build, and maintain reliable AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.

The role offers significant ownership across cloud environments, core infrastructure, and infrastructure delivery processes.

You will contribute to CI/CD pipelines while ensuring infrastructure changes are efficient, repeatable, and secure.

Security and compliance are also central, with a focus on standards such as ISO 27001 and related best practices.

The position is well suited to someone who enjoys building robust cloud foundations and improving operational reliability.

You’ll work in a remote-first environment designed to support long-term professional growth and meaningful global collaboration.

Accountabilities:

• Design, build, maintain, and continuously improve AWS infrastructure using Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices.
• Manage EC2 and other core AWS infrastructure components, ensuring reliability, scalability, and operational performance.
• Support and improve CI/CD pipelines used to deploy and manage infrastructure changes safely and efficiently.
• Implement, maintain, and strengthen cloud security and compliance controls aligned with ISO 27001 or equivalent standards.
• Apply infrastructure and security best practices to improve the resilience, consistency, and maintainability of cloud environments.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in infrastructure automation, deployment processes, and operational workflows.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience working with AWS and cloud infrastructure.
• 3+ years of experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code, including practical experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• 2+ years of experience managing EC2 and other core AWS infrastructure services.
• 1+ year of experience working with security and compliance requirements based on ISO 27001 or a comparable standard.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, automation, deployment practices, and security principles.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of infrastructure initiatives, and maintain high standards of reliability and quality.
• Exposure to SOC 2, GDPR, or other security and compliance frameworks is a strong advantage.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving infrastructure challenges.

Benefits:

• Long-term, full-time remote opportunity with a global team.
• Remote-first work environment with flexibility around where you work.
• Opportunity to take ownership of AWS infrastructure and cloud engineering initiatives.
• Work with modern technologies including AWS, Terraform, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD.
• Opportunity to deepen expertise in cloud security, compliance, and infrastructure automation.
• Collaborative environment focused on professional development, growth, and long-term success.