Junior AWS Production Support Engineer

System One
Birmingham, AL, United States
9 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Starter
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Application Release Automation JIRA Batch Processing Command-Line Interface Information Systems Databases Microsoft Management Console Relational Databases Linux HP Systems Insight Manager Log Analysis
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Release Management Standard Sql SQL Databases Scripting Gitlab Information Technology Cloudwatch Terraform Splunk Servicenow

Job description

  • Provide Level 1 and Level 2 production support for AWS hosted applications.
  • Monitor applications and respond to alerts, incidents, failed jobs, and operational issues.
  • Use the AWS console, CloudWatch, Splunk, and Linux logs to investigate production issues.
  • Perform initial troubleshooting and escalate complex issues to engineering or Level 3 support teams.
  • Use SQL to support queries, database activities, batch processes, and operational troubleshooting.
  • Develop Python scripts to automate repetitive production support activities.
  • Assist with application releases and investigate failures within GitLab or comparable CI/CD pipelines.
  • Identify recurring operational issues and recommend automation or process improvements.
  • Document investigation results and maintain clear incident and support records.
  • Manage incident, problem, and change records using ServiceNow and Jira.
  • Learn application specific procedures, dashboards, dependencies, and escalation paths.
  • Participate in production on call coverage and support planned releases and after hours incidents as needed., System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of hands on AWS experience and confidence navigating the AWS Management Console.
  • AWS Associate level certification; an expired Associate certification may be considered if current AWS knowledge can be demonstrated.
  • Python scripting experience with the ability to automate basic operational tasks.
  • Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases.
  • Production/application support experience, including troubleshooting, incident investigation, and log analysis.
  • Basic knowledge of Linux environments and command line troubleshooting.
  • Familiarity with application monitoring, alerts, logs, and production support processes.
  • Basic understanding of CI/CD pipelines and application release processes.
  • Ability to investigate application alerts, failed jobs or transactions, deployment failures, and AWS service issues.
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills with the judgment to resolve routine issues or escalate appropriately.
  • Clear communication, accountability, curiosity, and willingness to learn in a production environment.

Desired Skillset: Splunk, Amazon CloudWatch, ServiceNow, Jira, GitLab, Terraform, and experience supporting Bloomberg, Tradeweb, or other financial market applications.

Educational Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.

About the company

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

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