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# AWS Cloud and Platform Engineer

- **Company:** SLM Corporation
- **Location:** Indianapolis, IN, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Code Review, Python (Programming Language), TypeScript, Kubernetes, Information Technology, AWS EKS, Golang, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f3b23246-1cab-40fd-898e-63a5eaec3db2

## About the Role

Minimum education, skills and experience required.

 * Strong knowledge of computer science fundamentals, system design, and architecture.
 * Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go, TypeScript).
 * Proficiency with AWS services and development
 * Kubernetes Knowledge, especially AWS EKS
 * Experience with AI tools and agents, especially AWS BedRock and GuardRails
 * Proven experience designing and deploying production-quality systems at scale.
 * Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
 * Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams.

Preferred education, skills, and experience.

 * 5+ years of professional engineering experience.
 * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.

## Description

The Senior AWS Cloud and Platform Engineer will be responsible for driving critical technical initiatives and contributing significantly to system design and implementation.

What You'll Do

 * Design, build, and maintain scalable systems, services, or infrastructure components.
 * Make architectural decisions with long-term impact.
 * Take ownership of features and projects end-to-end. Lead cross-functional technical initiatives with minimal oversight.
 * Conduct code reviews with an emphasis on quality, performance, and maintainability.
 * Tackle complex, ambiguous technical challenges with structured thinking and pragmatic solutions.
 * Work closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver thoughtful and impactful solutions.


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