Job Description
Join Nexus Tech Partners as a Contract Cloud Engineer and enjoy the flexibility of contract work with weekly pay in San Jose's thriving tech hub. We're seeking a skilled professional to optimize our AWS infrastructure and drive cloud innovation. This is a 6-month contract with potential for extension, offering competitive compensation and immediate start opportunities. Why Nexus Tech? We prioritize transparency, rapid onboarding, and consistent weekly pay cycles to support your financial needs. Apply today to be considered for this high-impact role.
Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure using Terraform and CloudFormation
- Automate CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitHub Actions
- Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments with Datadog and CloudWatch
- Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement security best practices (IAM, VPC)
- Document architecture solutions and maintain technical runbooks
- Support production incidents and conduct post-mortem analyses
- Optimize cloud costs and resource utilization
Qualifications
- 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience with EC2, S3, and Lambda
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
- Strong scripting skills in Python or Bash
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
- CI/CD pipeline implementation (Jenkins, GitHub Actions)
- Understanding of cloud security principles and compliance frameworks
- Ability to work independently and deliver results on tight deadlines
- Relevant AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer)