Job Description
Immediate Start: 6-Month Cloud Infrastructure Contract
NexusTech Solutions seeks a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to join our dynamic team in Chicago. This urgent contract role requires hands-on expertise in AWS/GCP migration and automation. Work on cutting-edge projects with Fortune 500 clients in a fast-paced environment. Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS/GCP
- Automate deployment pipelines using Terraform and CI/CD tools
- Optimize cloud costs and performance through continuous monitoring
- Lead migration projects from legacy on-premise systems
- Document architecture blueprints and runbooks
- Collaborate with DevOps teams on security best practices
- Troubleshoot complex cloud environment issues
Qualifications
- 5+ years cloud engineering experience with AWS/GCP
- Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform/CloudFormation)
- Strong scripting skills (Python/Bash/PowerShell)
- Certifications (AWS Solutions Architect/GCP Professional)
- Kubernetes and container orchestration experience
- CI/CD pipeline implementation (Jenkins/GitLab)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management