Senior Engineer

2 weeks ago

Erie, PA, United States Purple Drive Full time
Senior Engineer

Location: Erie, PA (Onsite/Hybrid)

Role: Senior Engineer - Cloud (Python, Terraform, AWS/Azure)

Experience: 6 - 8 Years

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Engineer with strong expertise in Python, Terraform, and Cloud technologies (AWS & Azure). The ideal candidate will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and supporting cloud-based solutions, with a strong focus on application migration, automation, and production issue resolution. This role requires a problem-solver mindset, the ability to mentor junior/L1 teams, and hands-on experience with modern DevOps, IaC (Infrastructure as Code), and cloud-native services.

Key Responsibilities

  • Cloud Application Migration

    • Lead and execute end-to-end Azure cloud application migration projects.
    • Ensure seamless integration, scalability, and high availability during migration.
    • Perform workload assessments and design cloud adoption strategies.
  • Cloud Infrastructure Management

    • Build and manage AWS & Azure infrastructure using Terraform.
    • Maintain and optimize AWS core services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, Step Functions, EventBridge).
    • Implement additional AWS services: Systems Manager, Inspector, AWS Config for compliance, monitoring, and security.
  • Automation & Development

    • Write Python scripts for automation of deployments, monitoring, and operational tasks.
    • Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines for code deployments and infrastructure provisioning.
  • Production Support & Problem Solving

    • Serve as a critical problem solver for unknown or escalated production issues.
    • Create runbooks/playbooks for recurring issues to enable L1 teams to self-resolve.
    • Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement preventive measures.
  • Collaboration & Leadership

    • Work closely with cross-functional teams (Dev, Ops, Security, Cloud Architects) to ensure smooth delivery.
    • Mentor junior engineers and guide L1 teams on best practices.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to design secure, cost-effective, and scalable cloud solutions.
Required Skills & Experience

  • 6-8 years of overall IT experience with strong focus on cloud engineering, automation, and DevOps practices.
  • Expertise in:

    • Terraform - Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
    • Python - scripting and automation
    • GitLab - CI/CD pipelines and version control
  • Strong hands-on experience with AWS core services:

    • Compute: EC2, Lambda
    • Storage: S3
    • Database: RDS
    • Identity & Security: IAM, AWS Config, Inspector
    • Orchestration/Events: Step Functions, EventBridge
  • Knowledge of Azure Cloud Application Migration strategies and execution.
  • Strong production troubleshooting skills, able to debug complex, unknown issues quickly.
  • In-depth understanding of cloud server infrastructure, monitoring, and compliance frameworks.
  • Ability to document processes, create runbooks, and train L1 teams.
Preferred Skills

  • Familiarity with containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Knowledge of multi-cloud environments and hybrid setups.
  • Experience in cost optimization, security hardening, and governance in AWS/Azure.
  • Exposure to monitoring & observability tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
  • Strong communication and leadership skills to drive collaboration.
Certifications (Highly Preferred)

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional (or equivalent professional-level AWS certification).
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert (added advantage).
  • Any relevant DevOps or Terraform certifications.

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