> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2249316-aws-infrastructure-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2249316-aws-infrastructure-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # AWS infrastructure engineer - **Company:** Amazon.com, Inc. - **Location:** Greenwood Village, CO, United States - **Salary:** $90,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Automation of Tests, Code Review, Continuous Integration, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Enterprise Messaging Systems, Networking Basics, Shell Script, Data Streaming, Boto3, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Cloudformation, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Apache Kafka, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Terraform, Data Pipelines, Docker - **Published:** August 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/jobad/us962bf88fc2f551bf38cde4489b320cc4 ## About the Role Strong experience with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform preferred, CloudFormation acceptable) Experience with production monitoring, alerting, and incident response at scale Experience with cost monitoring and optimization in AWS environments Experience with containerization (Docker) and CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred) Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging systems (e.g., Kafka, SNS/SQS, EventBridge) Proficiency with Linux-based operating systems and shell scripting Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams Demonstrated ability to make independent technical decisions and triage production issues without escalation Understanding of data pipeline architectures (batch and streaming) and common failure modes Understanding of networking fundamentals: DNS, CIDR, NAT, VPC endpoints, firewalls, security groups Proficiency in Python (or a comparable general-purpose language) for building automation, tooling, and applications Solid software engineering fundamentals: Git-based workflows, code review, modular and reusable design, dependency management, and writing maintainable, documented code Experience writing automated tests (unit/integration) for application and infrastructure code, and integrating those tests into CI/CD Ability to write integration code against REST APIs and cloud SDKs (e.g., AWS SDK / boto3) ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [30 powerful AWS hacks in just 30 minutes: Boost your developer productivity](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1624-30-powerful-aws-hacks-in-just-30-minutes-boost-your-developer-productivity) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) - [Reliable scalability: How Amazon.com scales on AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/983-reliable-scalability-how-amazon-com-scales-on-aws) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [What is Software Engineering in the Age of AI?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/640-what-is-software-engineering-in-the-age-of-ai)