Cloud Automation Developer

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

3+ years of professional software engineering or cloud development experience

Strong hands-on experience with:

• Python development (required)

• AWS Lambda (required)

• 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

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)

Workplace Type

We’re partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That’s the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services

We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.