Aws Cloud Engineer

Summary

Join Cloudsoft as an AWS Cloud Engineer, a customer-facing consultant driving best practices and problem-solving. You will work closely with clients, guiding them through their cloud journey, requiring strong communication and collaboration skills alongside technical expertise. Responsibilities include designing, deploying, and managing AWS infrastructure; advising clients on cloud optimization; automating infrastructure; developing scripts; guiding customers on security best practices; contributing to team improvement; and creating documentation. The ideal candidate possesses hands-on AWS experience, strong problem-solving abilities, collaborative skills, and knowledge of IaC and cloud security. Cloudsoft offers flexible working options, professional development opportunities, an inclusive culture, and competitive benefits including paid leave, pension contributions, and private health insurance.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.)
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to explain technical concepts in clear, simple terms
• The ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and customers, adapting to different needs and perspectives
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or similar tools)
• A strong grasp of cloud security best practices and networking fundamentals
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation
• AWS certifications (or a willingness to obtain them—we’ll support your learning!)
• A passion for providing customers with the best experience possible

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure to support customer needs
• Advise and collaborate with clients to optimize their cloud environments using AWS best practices
• Automate infrastructure and workflows using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or other Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
• Develop scripts and automation tools (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to enhance efficiency
• Guide customers through cloud security, networking, and governance best practice reviews and implement recommended improvements
• Contribute to continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge-sharing within our team
• Create clear and precise documentation and hand over to customer’s engineering teams

Preferred Qualifications

Passionate about cloud technology, consulting, and solving complex problems

Benefits

• Flexible working options: Remote-first culture, with opportunities to work in person with your colleagues in our fabulous office in Edinburgh’s West End
• Learning & Growth: We invest in professional development, AWS certifications, and mentorship
• Inclusive & Supportive Culture: We celebrate diverse backgrounds and encourage unique perspectives
• Competitive Benefits: Up to 37 days of paid leave, private pension contributions, private health insurance, EMI share options, and more
• Engaging Team Environment: Regular team events, knowledge-sharing sessions, and a collaborative workplace