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Verinext

AWS Engineer

Remote

Philadelphia, United states

Freelance

22-01-2026

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Skills

Time Management Python Bash PowerShell Firewalls Cloud Security GitHub CI/CD Docker Kubernetes Jenkins Networking Architecture git Organization AWS Cost Management Terraform Infrastructure as Code GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Our organization is seeking a Contract Engineer to support a Lead Engineer in building and extending an internal AWS-based platform that enables rapid innovation at scale.

The platform focuses on automating the provisioning, management, and governance of AWS accounts to allow teams to safely experiment, prototype, and innovate in isolated cloud environments. This role is hands-on and delivery-focused, contributing directly to new feature development, automation workflows, and platform reliability.

The contractor will work closely with a senior technical lead and will not be expected to own architecture independently but must be capable of executing high-quality engineering work with minimal oversight.

Requirements

Develop and enhance automation workflows for managing AWS accounts at scale
Implement infrastructure and platform features using Infrastructure as Code based in Terraform
Enhance backend services and APIs that support account lifecycle management
Build reusable code components to enhance features such as ingress connections and management of Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
Integrate security, access control, cost management, and guardrails into automated workflows
Collaborate with the Lead Engineer on design decisions and implementation approaches
Participate in code reviews, testing, and technical documentation
Troubleshoot and improve reliability, scalability, and usability of the platform

Required Skills & Experience

Strong, multi-year, hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services
Especially IAM, Organizations, multiple account architectures, networking, and security functions
Terraform in an enterprise environment, module creation and use
Authoring scripts with Bash, PowerShell, and Python
Usage of Git and source control procedures
Experience with continuous integration (CI/CD) systems such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
Solid understanding of cloud security, identity, and governance concepts
Prior experience building automation, internal tooling, or platform services
Proficient in Docker and Containerization, Kubernetes a plus
Understand Internet networking and WAFs such as Cloudflare
Ability to work on several work streams with excellent time management
Able to formulate and execute solutions to take into consideration the needs of multiple stakeholders
A positive, constructive approach with an emphasis on collaboration and good execution
Able to mentor and lead other members of the team

Benefits

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Work From Home
Health Care Plan

About the Company

Verinext delivers transformative business technology, so customers are ready for everything that comes next. From intelligently automating time-consuming tasks and protecting data assets to securing infrastructure and improving customer experiences, Verinext activates the innovation that makes technology truly work so businesses can make their next move with confidence. Verinext is the new name for the combination of Anexinet, Veristor, Light Networks and SereneIT. With five offices across the south and northeast, Verinext i... Know more