Position: Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS & Terraform)
Location: 100% Remote
Duration: 6+ Months Contract
on W2
Candidates should have prior experience working with Life Insurance organizations such as Transamerica or similar insurance companies.
Experience – 12+ Years
Note- It is more like Cloud Engineer with AWS and Terraform experience. Experience in Java is a plus. Need not be hardcore Java expert.
Skillset/Experience Needs:
Backend
FrontEnd
General
AWS
AWS, EC2, Terraform, S3
Java
Javascript, Typescript
Docker
JEE
Node.js, NPM
Cloud, preferably AWS
Spring Boot and Spring Framework
Angular (including AngularJS)
Git
Apache Camel
Karma, Playwright, ViTest
Jenkins
Designing and Building REST Services
NestJS
AI assisted coding, vibe/spec, preferably AWS Kiro
Maven
Tech Managers
• Business process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE)
• Functional & non-functional requirements documentation
• User stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog grooming
• Gap analysis and impact analysis
• Stakeholder management across business and IT teams
• Data analysis and reporting (SQL basics, Excel, dashboards)
• UAT planning, coordination, and defect triage
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Requirements elicitation (workshops, interviews, stakeholder reviews)
Technical & IT Skills (Must-Have)
• Strong understanding of IT systems and architecture
• Experience working with:
• Infrastructure, Cloud, or Application platforms
• APIs, integrations, and data flows
• Security concepts (vulnerabilities, incidents, access, compliance)
• Familiarity with SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with incident, problem, and change management
• Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders
Tools & Platforms
• Jira / Azure DevOps (stories, epics, sprint tracking)
• Confluence / SharePoint (documentation)
• ServiceNow (incidents, changes, requests, VITs)
• MS Project / Smartsheet (planning & timelines)
• Visio / Lucidchart (process & architecture diagrams)
• PowerPoint (executive-level communication)
Soft Skills & Leadership
• Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities
• Proactive problem-solving and decision-making
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Ability to challenge assumptions constructively