Job Specifications
——— Job title: Senior AWS Cloud Engineer Client: Myticas Consulting Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States - Remote (100% Remote within the U.S.) Contract type: W2 Contract Contract duration: Salary:
About The Role
Myticas Consulting is seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to support a direct client by designing, developing, and maintaining AWS-based applications and infrastructure in a 100% remote W2 contract role.
In this position, you’ll work with a major U.S. organization in a highly regulated environment, building modern cloud-native solutions on AWS using ECS, serverless technologies (Lambda, API Gateway, S3), Terraform, Java, and Angular/TypeScript. You’ll design and implement CI/CD pipelines, contribute high-quality, secure code, lead installations and upgrades across environments, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, scalable cloud services.
This role requires an ANACI clearance, involving a 2-step background check process that may take 6–8 weeks to complete.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain moderately complex to complex AWS-based systems, applications, and solutions
Write high-quality, secure code following disciplined development practices, including documentation, source control, and maintenance
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab) to improve development efficiency, testing coverage, and release quality
Build and maintain containerized and serverless workloads on AWS (ECS, Lambda, API Gateway, S3) using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code
Develop and maintain application features using Java and modern front-end technologies (Angular, TypeScript, JavaScript)
Implement and execute automated test cases in partnership with QA to ensure application quality and stability
Lead installation, configuration, upgrades, and migrations of software and systems across environments, improving reliability, security, and performance
Participate in peer code reviews and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Requirements
Must be based in the United States and able to work 100% remotely in a W2 capacity; must be able to obtain and maintain ANACI clearance (2-step background check)
5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including substantial cloud-based development
Extensive hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including ECS containers and serverless technologies such as Lambda, API Gateway, and S3
Professional experience using Terraform for infrastructure-as-code on AWS
Strong experience developing applications using Java and modern front-end technologies such as Angular with TypeScript/JavaScript
Hands-on experience with both relational and NoSQL databases, specifically Oracle and DynamoDB
Preferred Skills
Experience using GitLab for source control and CI/CD pipelines
Experience working in Agile or SAFe software development environments
Background implementing automated testing frameworks and writing automated test cases
Experience leading installation, configuration, upgrades, or migrations of software systems across multiple environments
Strong collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and adaptability skills
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