Sr Cloud Engineer

Role Title:
Sr Cloud Engineer

ECLARO:
A quick Summary

ECLARO is an award-winning professional services firm headquartered in New York City and operating in the U.S., Canada, UK, Ireland, Australia and the Philippines. We are dedicated to a singular purpose: providing the Right People to meet every client's needs and solve business challenges through strategic staffing, permanent placement, custom outsourcing & offshoring. Utilizing our proprietary TRINIT-E Service Maturity Model, we help clients implement programs to promote innovation, automation and process improvement.

About the Role:
The Senior Cloud Engineer will design, develop, and implement secure, scalable integration solutions leveraging AWS services to connect cloud-based applications with various vendor SaaS offerings and internal systems. This role emphasizes creating secure, high-performing, and compliant solutions. Working closely with cross-functional teams, the ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS cloud technologies, a sense of urgency, and a commitment to delivering high-quality, maintainable code. Familiarity with the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies is essential.

**Key Responsibilities

Execution**

•    Implement secure and scalable integration solutions using AWS services such as Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions, and EventBridge.

•    Deliver projects on time by writing testable, repeatable, and optimized code that adheres to best practices.

•    Mentor less experienced developers, ensuring adherence to company standards, including comprehensive documentation of development work.

•    Ensure integration solutions meet industry security standards (OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML) and AWS security best practices, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), KMS, and Secrets Manager.

•    Troubleshoot and resolve application/solution issues, conducting root cause analysis to prevent recurrence. Participate in security audits and incident response as required.

Continuous Improvement

•    Evaluate and recommend AWS-native tools and services (e.g., CodePipeline, CloudFormation, CloudTrail) to enhance development processes and team efficiency.

•    Stay up to date with advancements in AWS services and cloud development practices, driving the adoption of innovative solutions.

•    Foster an environment of innovation, encouraging the team to explore AWS's latest capabilities, such as generative AI services, Amazon S3 Intelligent Tiering, or Athena for data-driven solutions.

•    Mentor and guide junior developers on best practices in AWS development and integration.

Collaboration & Communication

•    Collaborate with product management, software engineers, and vendors to clarify requirements and deliver AWS-based solutions that align with business needs.

•    Actively participate in technical discussions, business planning, and vendor-related sessions.

•    Provide regular updates to leadership on development progress, risks, and milestones.

•    Represent the development team in Agile ceremonies, providing technical insights into development activities.

**Qualifications

Education & Experience**

•    Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.

• years of hands-on cloud integration development experience, with a strong emphasis on AWS.

•    Proven track record of delivering secure, high-quality software solutions in fast-paced environments.

•    Experience in the insurance or financial industry is highly preferred.

Skills & Competencies

•    Expertise in AWS services such as Lambda, S3, API Gateway, DynamoDB, CloudFormation, and EC2.

•    Proficient understanding of SDLC and Agile methodologies.

•    Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on detail.

•    Ability to mentor and guide junior developers effectively.

•    Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical and security concepts to various stakeholders.

Technical Skills

•    Advanced programming skills in Python, C#, or Java with a focus on serverless architecture.

•    In-depth knowledge of security protocols such as OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect, SAML, and encryption techniques.

•    Experience developing and securing RESTful APIs using AWS API Gateway and implementing API management best practices.

•    Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and Jenkins.

•    Expertise in data formats like JSON and XML, with experience implementing AWS-native encryption and protection mechanisms.