Sr. Cloud Engineer

EKN Engineering, a fast-growing civil engineering and technology consulting company, is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to join their team in Irvine, CA. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering work in cloud infrastructure and DevOps practices. The position requires expertise in AWS services, containerization, and infrastructure as code, making it perfect for engineers passionate about building and maintaining scalable cloud solutions.

As a Senior Cloud Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and maintaining the company's cloud infrastructure while implementing best practices for CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, logging, monitoring, and automation. You'll work closely with software development teams to architect and implement SAAS solutions that meet customer and product requirements.

The role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact by leading technical initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving engineering excellence. You'll be responsible for evaluating new technologies, managing cloud costs, and ensuring security compliance. The position requires a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a strong focus on quality and security.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of DevOps experience with AWS, strong programming skills in Python or similar languages, and extensive knowledge of modern cloud technologies including Kubernetes, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving complex technical challenges while contributing to the growth and success of a dynamic engineering team.