AWS Cloud Platform Engineer

Job#: 3012787 Job Description: Cloud Platform Engineer – Azure & AutomationApex Systems is a global IT services provider, and our staffing practice has an opening for a Cloud Platform Engineer with extensive programming abilities with Python, Typescript or NodeJS, an in-depth cloud background with Azure and AWS, and DevOps experience to place at our client, a Big Five Bank.Client: Big Five BankTerms: Contract through October 2026.Location: Hybrid twice a month is preferred with an office in Downtown Toronto. however open to remote for the right candidate with EST working hours.Project: The Bank is seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to support the Bank’s cloud strategy, which is focused on innovation and leveraging rapidly emerging cloud native services to meet the rapidly evolving needs of their customers.The Cloud DevOps Automation Team is focused on the implementation, deployment, and maintenance of the core Cloud Platforms across the Bank.The Cloud Platform Engineer will help evolve the core cloud platform, by leveraging emerging best practices and tools, securely connecting to our strategic cloud suppliers, providing a platform for innovation for the entire Bank.Job Description: Design, implement and integrate the bank’s Cloud Platform, core, and shared services.Design, implement and manage hybrid cloud connectivity and intra-cloud networking.Develop patterns for automated provisioning, management, scalability, and security.Ensure that all cloud solutions follow internally defined security and compliance standards and controls.Be the major contributor to IaC modules: develop new modules, maintain existing modules.Design and plan enterprise-scale cloud environments including application dependencies, data storage and flow, network connectivity and overall cloud hosting.Develop and maintain up-to-date architectural templates, build an operational documentation of the technical environment.Continuously enhance the capability, security, and experience of the enterprise Hybrid cloud.Technical Requirements: Extensive experience in the following tools and technologies:TypescriptNodeJSPythonAWS CDKTerraformCloud FormationCICDOpen Policy Agent/Policy as CodeContainer – EKS – Kubernetes – ECS – DockerAzure DevOps pipeline design and architectureGithub ActionsCircleCIJenkinsAgile FrameworkLinuxExtensive cloud platform experience and skills:Certifications in AWS and/or Azure.DynomoDBECSLambda – ServerlessStep FunctionsCognitoAPI GatewayIAMAzure DevOpsWebAppAKSACIKey VaultSQL MI Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.