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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Application Cloud Engineer - **Company:** Eliassen Group - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Big Data, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Databases, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Cloud Services, Software Engineering, AWS Cdk, S3 Bucket, Cloud Platform System, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, AWS Lambda, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, AWS Fargate, Opsworks, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Serverless Computing, Docker, Jenkins - **Published:** September 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9192938/application-cloud-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. * 5+ years of experience with AWS cloud platform and services. * Proven experience with infrastructure as code tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK. * Strong understanding of networking, security, and storage solutions on AWS. * Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (EKS). * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline. * Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. * Strong communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with serverless computing (AWS Lambda, AWS Fargate). * Knowledge of DevOps practices and methodologies. * Experience with big data technologies and analytics on AWS. * Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional. ## Description Our client seeks an Application Cloud Engineer to maintain and enhance AWS-based applications and infrastructure. The role collaborates with development, operations, and business teams to design, deploy, and optimize cloud solutions that support business objectives., * Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performing cloud applications on AWS. * Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) solutions using tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK. * Manage cloud resources, including EC2 instances, VPCs, S3 buckets, RDS databases, and other AWS services. * Collaborate with development teams to integrate cloud-native technologies and best practices into application development lifecycle. * Monitor and optimize cloud performance, cost, and security using AWS tools such as CloudWatch, AWS Config, and AWS Trusted Advisor. * Implement disaster recovery and business continuity solutions to ensure high availability and resilience. * Participate in on-call rotations and provide technical support for production issues. * Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends to drive innovation and improvement. ## Related Videos - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [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) - [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 - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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