AWS Engineer

Sanoma Learning is the leading European learning company, serving over 20 million students in 11 countries. We offer printed and digital learning materials as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary, and vocational education. The development of our methodologies is based on deep teacher and student insight and really understanding their needs. By combining our educational technologies and pedagogical expertise, we create learning products and services with the highest learning impact. In our Technology organization, you will join the largest cross-cultural community of Sanoma Learning and contribute to the digital transformation and future of education in Europe.

Project Description

We are looking for ownership focused AWS engineer that will help automate, structure and push forward back office services. The aim is to generally improve how back-office services are managed, tracked with parallel mission on creating and managing self-service portals.

Role Responsibilities

Support and lead improvement efforts on AWS front consisting of

• Automating manual tasks around cloud and inside operating systems (Linux/Windows)
• Designing, planning, and executing migration off of legacy infrastructure
• Implementation/configuration of self-service portals
• Work closely with team spread across Europe (Denmark, Finland, Spain, Italy)
• Optimize cloud resources for maximum performance and cost efficiency
• Ensure compliance with security policies and practices
• Provide technical guidance and support in the adoption of new cloud technologies
• Monitor cloud environments, performing regular performance checks
• Prepare documentation on configurations, procedures, and environments
  
  

Must-have Requirements

Understanding of how big corporations work. Automation-wise this is almost greenfield project, however, policies have to be followed

• Ability to analyze multiple ways forward regarding solutions to be chosen, ultimately presenting and providing option regarding best one
• Experience with cloud automation and scripting (e.g., CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform)
• Know-how of ‘from-scratch’ setup of platform automation
• Fluency with configuration management tools/scripts that can handle Windows and Linux servers (e.g. Ansible, Chef)
• Experience implementing tools beyond simple scripting in languages like node.js, python etc. to support creation of self-service portals
• Familiarity with continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes
• AWS certifications like Solution Architect are highly appreciated
  
  

Nice-to-have Requirements

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills

• Strong communication and collaboration abilities – (fluent professional English is a must, as you will be working directly with a client)
• Ownership of whole solutions that are to be implemented and understanding how they fit into the picture
  
  

Business travel and its frequency

1 x per year to The Netherlands

Other Relevant Information Regarding This Position

• 35% - automate almost from scratch management of AWS cloud (not only on AWS Account level, but generally AWS Organization).
• 35% - automate almost from scratch management of operating systems (Windows and Linux)
• 30% - support service managers team with technical expertise
• Client is open to discussion regarding tools to be used, although this initiative is meant to evolve what’s there, not overhaul.
• This is great opportunity to grow your hard-skills in infrastructure consisting of couple hundred AWS accounts and soft-skills, as you will be directly collaborating with a client
  
  

What We Offer

• B2B or employment contract cooperation in a constantly developing company
• Work -life balance and a great atmosphere
• Opportunities for professional development through interesting tasks
• Hybrid model - office presence frequency in Warsaw to be agreed upon with the manager
  
  

As an employer, Sanoma offers a working environment where you are able and encouraged to show your best self. The working environment is result-oriented as well as flexible with a focus on collaboration. We offer you a key position with interesting and challenging tasks and excellent opportunities for professional growth. You will be part of a highly professional and experienced international team in an open and informal setting, where initiative is expected and rewarded.