Cloud Engineer

Job Title: Cloud Engineer (AWS Preferred)
Location: McLean, VA (3 days onsite)
Experience Level: 5 8 Years
Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Cloud Engineer with strong hands-on experience in cloud technologies and modern application development. The ideal candidate is a quick learner, a proactive problem solver, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role emphasizes both technical capability and cultural fit looking for a true go-getter with a great attitude.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and deploy cloud-based applications (AWS preferred)
• Develop and support microservices-based architectures
• Deploy applications through CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins) to cloud environments
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build scalable and efficient solutions
• Leverage AI tools for prompting and workflow optimization
• Continuously learn and adapt to new technologies and tools

Required Qualifications:

• 5 8 years of experience in cloud engineering or related roles
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python preferred; Java or Go also acceptable)
• Hands-on experience with at least one cloud platform (AWS strongly preferred)
• Experience with microservices architecture and deployments
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, specifically Jenkins
• Strong understanding of cloud concepts and terminology
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a dynamic environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience building AI-driven workflows or using prompting tools
• Exposure to distributed systems and modern application design

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required

Additional Notes:

• Certifications are not required
• Strong emphasis on attitude, cultural fit, and hands-on experience