Job description

This is a remote position.

You will deliver technical solutions using cutting edge technologies and industry best practices to implement and administer cloud platforms for 56Bit’s customers. The Cloud Engineer promotes the use of automation to solve technical challenges, and strives to create elegant, reliable and cost-effective solutions as part of a project or task deliverable.

Design, Implement and Support systems related to the following technologies:

Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Linux and Windows servers
Bash and PowerShell Scripting
Infrastructure as Code
Web services and APIs
Distributed networks
Databases
CI/CD and DevOps
Python Scripting
Highly available and scalable applications
Serverless technologies
Kubernetes and similar technologies

Troubleshooting and solving technical problems, during office hours and/or outside office hours as part of a Support roster
Learn and get certified in new technologies

Requirements

Technical Requirements

3+ years of hands-on AWS experience
5+ years of hands-on system administration experience
1+ Associate level certification in AWS or have the knowledge, experience and willingness to get certified within a month of starting with 56Bit
Linux System Administration & Bash scripting
AWS Well-Architected Framework
Web services, API, REST
TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP and distributed networks
Database experience (SQL and/or NoSQL)
Terraform
CI/CD (AWS Code Services, GitHub, Bitbucket and/or GitLab)
Basic experience in at least one programming language (Python preferred)
Work experience in infrastructure, database and network administration for highly available and scalable applications

Would be considered an asset

AWS Serverless technologies
Kubernetes
Professional or Speciality level AWS certification(s)

Preferred Qualifications

Customer obsessed
Quality obsessed (with an ability to deliver quality within appropriate timelines)
Ability to work with ambiguity/uncertainty and a willingness to try new/challenging things without constant guidance
Willingness to work in a start-up environment while serving medium to large enterprises (usually multinational corporations)
You have a passion for troubleshooting and solving problems
Passion to learn and get certified in new technologies
A confident and professional attitude, never afraid to speak up if something is not right
High-level of written and spoken English

Benefits

Good rate of pay - Because you deserve it.
The skills are transferable - The skills you acquire will never be out of use.
Work anywhere - As a Cloud Engineer you aren’t limited to a particular region or country as 1’s and 0’s are understood everywhere.
Constant learning - We work with cutting edge technology all the time. No day will pass where you will not learning something new.
Professional development - Get opportunities for professional development, to master new skills and to grow into other roles.
Structured processes and systems - To help you be as efficient as possible.
Powerful company laptop