Cloud Platform/Kubernetes Engineering Specialist (AWS)

TL;DR

Cloud Platform/Kubernetes Engineering Specialist (AWS): Building and securing enterprise-grade cloud infrastructure and distributed systems with an accent on IAM integration, API security, and container orchestration. Focus on designing scalable service-oriented architectures, implementing OAuth/SAML solutions, and managing complex identity lifecycles within AWS environments.

Location: Must be based in Mclean, VA (Fully Onsite)

Salary: $80 - $90 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of information technology and workforce solutions with a vast network of professionals across the U.S. and Canada.

What you will do

• Design and implement service-oriented architectures using microservices and cloud-native applications.
• Develop and secure APIs for distributed systems with integrated IAM and OAuth solutions.
• Configure SAML, SSO, and MFA to ensure robust authentication and authorization processes.
• Manage identity lifecycles, including user provisioning and data modeling for large enterprises.
• Integrate multiple cloud services and third-party applications within enterprise environments.
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle for cloud platforms and security applications.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software development experience focused on cloud technologies and distributed systems.
• 5+ years of experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) in enterprise environments.
• 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes, Docker, cloud databases, and networking.
• Proficiency in AWS tools including EC2, EKS, ECS, KMS, S3, IAM, and RDS.
• Strong knowledge of Java, scripting languages (Python, Groovy, Perl, Ruby), and IaC tools like Terraform.
• Must be able to work fully onsite in Mclean, VA.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401K contribution plans available for eligible consultants.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick leave provided.
• Opportunity to work on large-scale enterprise cloud infrastructure projects.