Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS | Terraform | EKS)
About the role
Job Description
Role: Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Vancouver, Canada (Need Locals)
PST time zone / starting day at 7:30 AM PST
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our Cloud Infrastructure Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, automate, and support secure, scalable, and highly available AWS cloud platforms that power mission-critical applications.
This is a Terraform-first engineering role where Infrastructure as Code is the standard for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure. You will build reusable infrastructure modules, automate deployments, and support modern cloud-native platforms using Amazon EKS and AWS services.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and support secure, highly available AWS cloud infrastructure for production and development environments.
Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform as the primary provisioning tool.
Build reusable Terraform modules and enforce Infrastructure as Code best practices across cloud platforms.
Build, operate, and optimize Amazon EKS Kubernetes platforms supporting containerized applications.
Build and maintain hardened Amazon Linux and Ubuntu machine images using HashiCorp Packer.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operational tasks using GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and CI/CD pipelines.
Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
Monitor platform health, availability, and performance using CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Troubleshoot complex AWS, Kubernetes, Linux, networking, and infrastructure issues while participating in an on-call rotation.
Develop automation and tooling using Python, Go, or Bash to improve operational efficiency.
Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Amazon Q Developer to accelerate infrastructure development and automation.
Collaborate with Engineering, Security, and Platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, Terraform standards, and operational runbooks.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
Demonstrated experience developing reusable Terraform modules and managing Infrastructure as Code in enterprise environments.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Strong experience building and operating Amazon EKS or Kubernetes platforms.
Strong experience administering Amazon Linux and Ubuntu Linux.
Experience building machine images using HashiCorp Packer.
Experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms.
Strong understanding of AWS networking, IAM, VPCs, load balancing, Route 53, storage, and security best practices.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Programming or scripting experience using Python, Go, or Bash.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Databricks administration is a plus.
Skills: platforms,linux,cd,terraform,amazon,cloud,cloud infrastructure,infrastructure,code,aws
About Umanist Staffing
Umanist Staffing LLC (A diverse Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE); as per the gov of the USA) is the global advisor on niche skills staffing and workforce solutions. We are Wyoming registered Company with an office in New York City and a COE (Centre of Excellence) in India with a team of experienced Subject Matter Experts and Technical Recruiters, who has a great understanding and a hands on expertise in more that 25 industries and verticals like Pharma, Medical Devices, Engineering, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and BlockChain Industries; Within all verticals of business (IT, Non-IT, Niche, Engineering, Clinical & Scientific, Admin and Clerk) which we proudly take it as our USP.
With collective 50 years of experience in Human Capital Management and Staff Augmentation, our Business Capabilities have made our clients achieve their hiring needs in a specific TAT as per project requirements.
Our services are tailored for all business sizes be it, micro, small, medium or large to support them in the best cost effective way. We have reduced the hiring cost up to 70% and increased productivity by tentatively 60% for our clients. Our services may include Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), MSP/VMS Contingency Programs, Direct Hire Programs, Payrolling (W2 & 1099), Onboarding (Background checks, Drug test, etc.), Employee Benefits and Employer Branding. We are partnered with People 2.0 (Our Global EOR) and are equipped with all the insurances required with maximum coverage so that our client doesn’t need to hustle with Payrollings. Our team is equipped with latest industry tools and trends used for sourcing candidates which make them a power suit in Talent Acquisition Industry.
Expertise: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO Full LifeCycle), Project RPO (Bulk Hiring or Project Based), On-demand Recruiters (For Direct/Indirect Clients) Resume Sourcing (Qualified Candidates), Staffing & MSP Program Support.
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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (AWS | Terraform | EKS)
About the role
Job Description
Role: Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer
Location: Vancouver, Canada (Need Locals)
PST time zone / starting day at 7:30 AM PST
We are seeking a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join our Cloud Infrastructure Engineering team. In this role, you will design, build, automate, and support secure, scalable, and highly available AWS cloud platforms that power mission-critical applications.
This is a Terraform-first engineering role where Infrastructure as Code is the standard for provisioning and managing cloud infrastructure. You will build reusable infrastructure modules, automate deployments, and support modern cloud-native platforms using Amazon EKS and AWS services.
Key Responsibilities
Design, build, and support secure, highly available AWS cloud infrastructure for production and development environments.
Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure as Code using Terraform as the primary provisioning tool.
Build reusable Terraform modules and enforce Infrastructure as Code best practices across cloud platforms.
Build, operate, and optimize Amazon EKS Kubernetes platforms supporting containerized applications.
Build and maintain hardened Amazon Linux and Ubuntu machine images using HashiCorp Packer.
Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployments, and operational tasks using GitHub Actions, Argo CD, and CI/CD pipelines.
Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM, KMS, Secrets Manager, patching, and vulnerability remediation.
Monitor platform health, availability, and performance using CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Troubleshoot complex AWS, Kubernetes, Linux, networking, and infrastructure issues while participating in an on-call rotation.
Develop automation and tooling using Python, Go, or Bash to improve operational efficiency.
Leverage AI-assisted engineering tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Amazon Q Developer to accelerate infrastructure development and automation.
Collaborate with Engineering, Security, and Platform teams to deliver secure, scalable, and cost-effective cloud solutions.
Create and maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, Terraform standards, and operational runbooks.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
5+ years of hands-on experience designing and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform.
Demonstrated experience developing reusable Terraform modules and managing Infrastructure as Code in enterprise environments.
5+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Strong experience building and operating Amazon EKS or Kubernetes platforms.
Strong experience administering Amazon Linux and Ubuntu Linux.
Experience building machine images using HashiCorp Packer.
Experience with GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar CI/CD platforms.
Strong understanding of AWS networking, IAM, VPCs, load balancing, Route 53, storage, and security best practices.
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana.
Programming or scripting experience using Python, Go, or Bash.
Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Databricks administration is a plus.
Skills: platforms,linux,cd,terraform,amazon,cloud,cloud infrastructure,infrastructure,code,aws
About Umanist Staffing
Umanist Staffing LLC (A diverse Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE); as per the gov of the USA) is the global advisor on niche skills staffing and workforce solutions. We are Wyoming registered Company with an office in New York City and a COE (Centre of Excellence) in India with a team of experienced Subject Matter Experts and Technical Recruiters, who has a great understanding and a hands on expertise in more that 25 industries and verticals like Pharma, Medical Devices, Engineering, Life Sciences, Healthcare, and BlockChain Industries; Within all verticals of business (IT, Non-IT, Niche, Engineering, Clinical & Scientific, Admin and Clerk) which we proudly take it as our USP.
With collective 50 years of experience in Human Capital Management and Staff Augmentation, our Business Capabilities have made our clients achieve their hiring needs in a specific TAT as per project requirements.
Our services are tailored for all business sizes be it, micro, small, medium or large to support them in the best cost effective way. We have reduced the hiring cost up to 70% and increased productivity by tentatively 60% for our clients. Our services may include Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO), MSP/VMS Contingency Programs, Direct Hire Programs, Payrolling (W2 & 1099), Onboarding (Background checks, Drug test, etc.), Employee Benefits and Employer Branding. We are partnered with People 2.0 (Our Global EOR) and are equipped with all the insurances required with maximum coverage so that our client doesn’t need to hustle with Payrollings. Our team is equipped with latest industry tools and trends used for sourcing candidates which make them a power suit in Talent Acquisition Industry.
Expertise: Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO Full LifeCycle), Project RPO (Bulk Hiring or Project Based), On-demand Recruiters (For Direct/Indirect Clients) Resume Sourcing (Qualified Candidates), Staffing & MSP Program Support.