Role overview

Qualifications

3+ years of hands-on AWS experience
5+ years of hands-on system administration experience
AWS Associate level certification (or willingness to obtain within one month) and Linux system administration
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform) and CI/CD (AWS Code Services, GitHub, Bitbucket or GitLab), plus scripting (Bash; Python) and knowledge of Web services, APIs (REST), DNS/TCP/IP, and databases (SQL/NoSQL)

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support AWS-based cloud platforms and related systems (Linux/Windows, networking, databases) using Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD, serverless technologies, and Kubernetes
Develop automation and scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python) to solve technical challenges and create reliable, cost-effective solutions
Troubleshoot and resolve issues across distributed networks, web services and APIs (REST), DNS/TCP/IP, and databases to ensure highly available and scalable applications
Collaborate in a startup environment, pursue continuous learning and certifications, and provide 24x7 on-call support as required

Key facts

Remote from: Malta
Full time
Cloud Engineer
English

Other skills

Dealing With Ambiguity
Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
Willingness To Learn
Self-Motivation
Problem Solving

About the company

56Bit

56Bit provides peace of mind to technology-driven business through best-in-class cloud solutions. Our vision is to be the leading cloud solutions provider in Europe. No matter the complexity, we aim to be the partner of choice for highly reliable, efficient, scalable and secure cloud platforms. 56Bit services include: • Cloud Architecture Design and Consultancy • Cloud Implementations using IaC • Cloud Migration • Managed Services for Cloud-based platforms including 24x7 support • DevSecOps Strategy, Toolchain Implementation & Training • Staff Augmentation related to Cloud expertise Our uncompromising values: • Quality - Our attention to detail coupled with the use of best practices ensures an unrivalled level of quality in everything we deliver to our clients • Customer Focused - We listen attentively to capture our clients’ objectives. We transform those objectives into solutions which perfectly fit their goals Technical Excellence - We deliver solutions that meet our clients’ challenges by continuously learning, achieving certifications and providing technical capabilities to our customers • Trust - We seek to build a relationship based on trust with our clients. We do this by ensuring that all communications and dealings are transparent, open and honest • Proactive - We increase our chance of success by anticipating failure. We do this by addressing issues before they become critical and are not afraid to change the status quo

Company details

Company size1 - 10

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Job description

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 24x7 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
Associate 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 flexibility - Flexible working hours and work from home options.
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.
Performance Bonus - Rated against agreed upon KPIs
Certifications - Company paid certifications and training plans
Training time - 10% paid company time against the agreed training plan
Compensatory time off - Approved time for extra working hours/days converted into time off

Salary: €30000 - €36000