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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Randstad - **Location:** Merrimack, NH, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $162,240.0 - $164,320.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Bioinformatics, Cloud Engineering, Databases, Continuous Integration, Relational Databases, Software Design Patterns, Amazon DynamoDB, PostgreSQL, Enterprise Messaging Systems, Systems Development Life Cycle, Amazon Simple Notification Service (SNS), Software Engineering, Spring-boot, Containerization, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Jenkins, Microservices - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.randstadusa.com/jobs/4/1339562/cloud-engineer_merrimack/ ## About the Role Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes Expertise with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging platforms including Kafka, SNS, and SQS ## Description job summary: Deep understanding of AWS services such as Lambda, AWS Batch,Dynamo Database, EC2, SQS, SNS, Aurora postgres database and associated scaling mechanisms Proficiency in relational databases and SQL location: Merrimack, New Hampshire job type: Contract salary: $78 - 79 per hour work hours: 8am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field 5+ years of software engineering experience 4+ years of experience building RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Native development, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD (Jenkins Core) Experience collaborating on engineering teams and willingness to mentor junior engineers Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in crafting microservices using software design patterns, the Twelve-Factor App methodology, and SDLC principles qualifications: Experience with container orchestration technologies such as Kubernetes Expertise with asynchronous workers and resilient messaging platforms including Kafka, SNS, and SQS Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days. , Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science or a related field 5+ years of software engineering experience 4+ years of experience building RESTful microservices using Java and Spring Boot 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Native development, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and CI/CD (Jenkins Core) Experience collaborating on engineering teams and willingness to mentor junior engineers Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in crafting microservices using software design patterns, the Twelve-Factor App methodology, and SDLC principles ## Related Videos - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Infrastructure as Code: The Developer's Secret Weapon](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1221-infrastructure-as-code-the-developer-s-secret-weapon) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Enterprise-Cloud-Native - Fast-Paced Development & Deployment in a Highly Secure Banking Environment](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/671-enterprise-cloud-native-fast-paced-development-deployment-in-a-highly-secure-banking-environment) - [Our GitOps approach for deploying an Identity Provider and an API Gateway in a SaaS company](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/776-our-gitops-approach-for-deploying-an-identity-provider-and-an-api-gateway-in-a-saas-company) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [20 Essential Tools For Backend Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/218-20-essential-tools-for-backend-development) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany)