Cloud Automation Developer
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Job description
Our client is looking to hire a Cloud Automation Engineer to support a critical role within their cloud engineering team. This position is focused on AWS serverless automation, specifically building and maintaining solutions leveraging Python, AWS Lambda, and Step Functions. This is not a traditional infrastructure or monitoring automation role - the ideal candidate will bring hands-on, production-level experience designing and developing serverless workflows in AWS, with a strong emphasis on event-driven architecture and orchestration at scale. You will play a key role in replacing a senior resource and will be expected to contribute immediately to building and enhancing automation frameworks supporting cloud initiatives., Design, develop, and maintain serverless automation solutions using AWS Lambda and Step Functions
Build scalable, event-driven workflows to support enterprise automation initiatives
Develop Python-based services and scripts to enable cloud operations and integrations
Partner with engineering teams to modernize and automate existing processes
Contribute to architecture decisions related to AWS automation and orchestration
Requirements
3+ years of professional software engineering or cloud development experience
Strong hands-on experience with:
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Python development (required)
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AWS Lambda (required)
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AWS Step Functions / State Machines (required)
Experience designing event-driven architectures in AWS
Familiarity with CloudFormation or Infrastructure-as-Code practices
Experience building and integrating APIs
Strong understanding of cloud-native development principles
Skills
Python, Automation, powershell, lamda, aws, CloudFormation
Top Skills Details
Python,Automation,powershell,lamda,aws,CloudFormation
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Experience with additional AWS services (e.g., S3, SNS, SQS, EventBridge)
Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Experience modernizing legacy automation (e.g., PowerShell * Python)
Background supporting enterprise-scale cloud environments
Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools in AWS
What will set you apart:
Demonstrated success building complex Step Function workflows
Deep understanding of Lambda performance, scaling, and best practices
Ability to step into an existing environment and contribute quickly
Strong problem-solving skills in cloud-based automation challenges
Benefits & conditions
This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
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