Senior AWS Cloud Operations Engineer
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Key details
- Location
- Brazil
- Work style
- Remote
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–8 yrs
- Function
- Software engineering
- Focus area
- Infrastructure / Cloud
- Posted
- 20h ago
Skills
About the role
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior AWS Cloud Operations Engineer based in Brazil.
Take ownership of the day-to-day operations and reliability of a production AWS environment in a hands-on, senior engineering role. You will manage cloud infrastructure, monitor system performance, troubleshoot incidents, and maintain secure and efficient operations. Working directly with the client’s technical team, you will contribute to DevOps workflows, infrastructure automation, and serverless services. The role requires strong technical judgment, independence, and a proactive approach to resolving operational challenges. You will collaborate with international stakeholders during US business hours, helping ensure the stability, security, and performance of critical cloud services.
Accountabilities
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Manage and support AWS infrastructure, including EC2, S3, RDS, database services, and related data operations.
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Monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot production cloud environments using AWS CloudWatch, logs, and incident management practices.
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Investigate operational issues, identify root causes, and implement solutions to maintain system reliability and performance.
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Support DevOps pipelines, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure-as-code practices using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
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Operate and support serverless infrastructure, including AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and EventBridge.
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Manage AWS identity and access controls, including IAM roles, policies, permissions, and security configurations.
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Use Linux administration and scripting to automate tasks and improve operational efficiency.
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Work independently while collaborating directly with the client’s team during US business hours.
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At least 5 years of hands-on experience in AWS operations, cloud infrastructure, or SysOps engineering.
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Strong practical experience managing AWS services, particularly EC2, S3, RDS, and database environments.
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Proven experience monitoring and troubleshooting production systems, including CloudWatch, log analysis, incident response, and root-cause investigation.
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Solid understanding of AWS IAM, access management, security policies, and permissions.
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Experience with DevOps practices, infrastructure as code, and CI/CD pipelines, using Terraform or CloudFormation.
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Hands-on experience supporting serverless architectures and services, including Lambda and related AWS components.
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Strong Linux administration skills and scripting experience with Bash and/or Python.
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Ability to work autonomously, take ownership of operational responsibilities, and solve technical problems proactively.
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Fluent English, with the communication skills required to work directly with international clients.
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AWS Solutions Architect Associate-level knowledge or certification is an advantage.
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AWS Professional-level certification is a plus.
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Full-time employment.
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Remote work opportunity based in Brazil.
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Direct collaboration with an international client team.
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Opportunity to take ownership of cloud operations and work across AWS infrastructure, DevOps, security, and serverless technologies.