Thoughtworks

AWS Cloud Engineer - Contract

Toronto, Ontario
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Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer with extensive experience in AWS, DevOps methodologies, cloud architecture, and full-stack software development. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in both operations and software development, enabling them to bridge the gap between development and operations teams seamlessly. This role will play a crucial part in designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud infrastructure to ensure scalability, reliability, and efficiency.

If you're looking for an amazing opportunity to help us build the future while working with an incredibly dynamic and talented team, we want to work with you!

At Thoughtworks Canada, we’re on a mission to build better products. We partner with a variety of clients to deliver impactful software-powered experiences to their users. Our team members are smart, kind, reliable, and excited to continuously teach and learn. Thoughtworks Canada is one of Canada’s Top Small and Medium Employers and one of LinkedIn’s Top Startups.

Job responsibilities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure, and highly available cloud solutions on AWS.
  • Architect cloud infrastructure that meets performance, cost, and security requirements.
  • Implement best practices for cloud resource provisioning, configuration, and management.
  • Drive the adoption of DevOps practices at team scale by implementing automation, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code (IaC) principles.
  • Work closely with development teams to streamline the software delivery process and enhance deployment reliability.
  • Continuously improve monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure proactive issue identification and resolution.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on AWS services and features, providing guidance on the selection and utilization of appropriate AWS resources.
  • Optimize AWS infrastructure for cost-efficiency while maintaining performance and reliability.
  • Stay updated with the latest AWS trends, tools, and technologies to drive innovation and continuous improvement.
  • Participate in the software development lifecycle, including coding, testing, and deployment activities, as needed.

Job qualifications

Technical Skills

  • Extensive experience (7+ years) working with AWS cloud services, with a focus on architecture design and implementation.
  • Proven track record in DevOps practices and tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, etc.
  • Strong programming skills in languages like Python, Bash, or similar.
  • Deep understanding of networking, security, and scalability principles in cloud environments.
  • Experience with serverless architectures, microservices, and managed cloud services.
  • Experience with orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, Google Cloud Platform) is an asset.

Professional Skills

  • Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, etc.).
  • Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Passion for building products that positively impact users.
  • Enthusiasm for Agile methodologies, Pair Programming, and Test Driven Development (TDD).
  • Experience working directly with clients.
  • Curious and inquisitive nature to uncover details and drive towards effective solutions.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

Other things to know

Learning & Development

There is no one-size-fits-all career path at Thoughtworks: however you want to develop your career is entirely up to you. But we also balance autonomy with the strength of our cultivation culture. This means your career is supported by interactive tools, numerous development programs and teammates who want to help you grow. We see value in helping each other be our best and that extends to empowering our employees in their career journeys.

Travel

While we’ve traditionally been a traveling consultancy, we have adopted a hybrid working model with the majority of work being completed remotely from either home or local Thoughtworks offices. However, business travel to client locations should be expected when required by Thoughtworks or our clients’ needs. 

Company Policies

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

About Thoughtworks

Thoughtworks is a global technology consultancy that integrates strategy, design and engineering to drive digital innovation. For 30+ years, our clients have trusted our autonomous teams to build solutions that look past the obvious. Here, computer science grads come together with seasoned technologists, self-taught developers, midlife career changers and more to learn from and challenge each other. Career journeys flourish with the strength of our cultivation culture, which has won numerous awards around the world.

Join Thoughtworks and thrive. Together, our extra curiosity, innovation, passion and dedication overcomes ordinary.

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