Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Astrix is seeking an experienced AWS Cloud Engineer to support the design and modernization of cloud-based data engineering and bioinformatics platforms. The role involves building scalable serverless AWS solutions, integrating AI/GenAI services, developing cloud infrastructure, and supporting high-performance data processing pipelines.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud applications using Python and AWS
- Build and enhance serverless architectures and event-driven applications
- Integrate AI/GenAI solutions into internal tools to improve data accessibility and workflow automation
- Develop cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform)
- Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to rapidly prototype and deliver innovative solutions
- Support high-performance data processing pipelines and cloud-based applications
- Follow software engineering best practices, including testing, version control, CI/CD, and documentation
Skills
- • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related technical field
- • 5+ years of software engineering experience with Python
- • MUST be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
- • AWS Developer Certification (or equivalent AWS certification)
- • Strong experience developing applications in AWS cloud environments
- • Hands-on experience with: + AWS Lambda, Step Functions, SQS, SNS + EKS, ECS, S3, ALB + Terraform (Infrastructure as Code) + Event-driven and serverless architectures
- • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred), and cloud deployment best practices
- • Knowledge of data structures, API/schema design, and distributed systems
- • Remote (U.S.)
- • Must be available during Pacific Time business hours
- • Experience working within scientific, research, life sciences, or bioinformatics environments
- • Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and GenAI technologies
- • Experience with React, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, or Java
- • Experience developing applications for high-performance computing (HPC)
Benefits
- Remote work
- Benefits included
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