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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cloud Lead - **Company:** Everforth Apex - **Location:** Houston, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $130,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Java (Programming Language), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Application Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Computer Programming, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Python (Programming Language), Node.Js, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Software Troubleshooting, Multi-Cloud, Reliability of Systems, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Microservices - **Published:** September 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/6cf6fa4b-7610-4896-9554-386400dd4e98 ## About the Role * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. * 8+ years of overall IT experience. * 5+ years of experience in cloud computing and software development. * Strong experience designing and supporting solutions within AWS. Technical Skills * Expertise with AWS services such as: + EC2 + S3 + Lambda + RDS + Other core AWS platform services * Strong programming experience in: + Java + Node.js + Python * Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies including: + Docker + Kubernetes * Experience with DevOps methodologies and CI/CD pipelines. * Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills. Preferred Qualifications * AWS Certifications, such as: + AWS Certified Solutions Architect + AWS Certified Developer + AWS Certified DevOps Engineer * Experience working in hybrid or multi-cloud environments. * Knowledge of microservices architecture and distributed systems. * Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs. * Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. * Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers. ## Description The ideal candidate combines deep cloud expertise with strong software engineering skills in Java, Node.js, and Python, along with a passion for mentoring teams and delivering high-quality solutions. What You'll Do Cloud Architecture & Solution Design * Design and implement scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud solutions on AWS. * Develop cloud-native architectures that support business growth and application performance. * Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies, services, and best practices. Application Development * Lead the development of modern cloud applications using Java, Node.js, and Python. * Build and support microservices-based applications and RESTful APIs. * Collaborate with engineering teams to deliver high-quality, maintainable code. Technical Leadership * Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and leadership to development and operations teams. * Drive engineering best practices, code quality standards, and architectural decision-making. * Act as a trusted technical advisor across cross-functional teams. Cloud Operations & Optimization * Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud infrastructure and applications. * Improve system reliability, scalability, and overall performance. * Identify opportunities for automation and operational efficiency. Security & Compliance * Implement cloud security best practices and governance standards. * Ensure solutions meet compliance, risk management, and operational requirements. * Promote secure software development practices throughout the development lifecycle. DevOps & Automation * Automate infrastructure provisioning and deployments using tools such as Terraform or Ansible. * Support CI/CD pipelines and modern DevOps practices. * Drive infrastructure-as-code and deployment automation initiatives. 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