> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/4547693-public-cloud-platform-engineer-aws-linux-ansible](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/4547693-public-cloud-platform-engineer-aws-linux-ansible). 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). --- # Public Cloud Platform Engineer (AWS / Linux / Ansible) - **Company:** BC Forward - **Location:** Jersey City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $153,920.0 - $166,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Information Technology Consulting, Data Centers, Linux, Distributed Systems, Perl (Programming Language), HP Systems Insight Manager, Python (Programming Language), Kerberos (Protocol), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Network Programming, Ansible, Single Sign-On, Software Engineering, System Programming, Systems Integration, Trusted Systems, Virtualization Technology, Z/OS, Software Security, Serverless Computing - **Published:** November 3, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/public-cloud-platform-engineer-aws-linux-ansible-jersey-city-nj--730c874d-4c31-4a13-8e70-ec8f677f8c6c ## About the Role Public Cloud, Software Engineering, Linux Operating System, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Ansible, Business Solutions, Fortune 500 Customers, Information Technology Consulting, Government, Operating Systems, We are seeking a senior Infrastructure Developer with strong Systems Engineering and Software Development expertise to join our team. The ideal candidate will have deep experience in distributed operating systems, large-scale software development, automation, security, and modern compute platforms and a proven ability to design, build, and operate resilient enterprise infrastructure and tooling., * Significant experience in Systems Engineering and Software Development. * Proficiency in at least one infrastructure discipline: distributed OS internals (Unix/Linux, Windows, or Z/OS), systems programming, or network programming. * Large-scale software development in one or more languages: C, C++, Perl, Python, Java, C#, or .NET. * Demonstrated focus on enterprise scale, resiliency, and performance. * System and software security expertise, including entitlements and directory services (SSO, Kerberos, LDAP, Windows AD). * Experience with modern compute technologies such as virtualization and cloud. * Hands-on Agile development and automated testing practices. * Experience working across large, distributed infrastructure and multiple data centers. * End-to-end systems automation and orchestration experience. * Background in systems and application monitoring and instrumentation. Preferred Skills: * Experience engineering multi-OS environments spanning Unix/Linux, Windows, and mainframe platforms. * Exposure to cloud-native services and infrastructure as code tooling. ## Description * Design, develop, and maintain infrastructure services, tooling, and automation for large-scale environments. * Engineer reliable, scalable, and secure systems across multiple data centers and cloud or virtualized platforms. * Implement end-to-end systems automation and orchestration to improve efficiency and consistency. * Develop and enhance system and application monitoring, metrics, and instrumentation. * Contribute to secure design and implementation, including SSO, Kerberos, LDAP, and Windows AD integrations. * Collaborate in Agile teams and promote automated testing and CI practices.