AWS Cloud Engineer
About VIOTAS:
VIOTAS is a leading smart grid technology company enabling large energy users to provide flexibility to electricity grids while generating additional revenue from their participation in energy markets. As renewable energy penetration increases globally, grid flexibility is becoming essential to the future of power systems. VIOTAS combines proprietary technology, market expertise and operational capability to help customers unlock this value at scale.
Recognised internationally for innovation and growth, VIOTAS plays a critical role in building a sustainable energy future and was named Ireland’s fastest-growing technology company at the Deloitte Fast 50 Awards in 2019.
Overview:
Do you want a chance to really make a difference?
We are building software to really make the world a greener place. Countries using our services increase their ability to effectively utilise renewable sources of energy.
As an AWS Cloud Engineer, you will work with the Enterprise Technology team, which is responsible for the AWS Cloud, IT, Cyber Security, MS Power Platform Cloud, and internal support domains. You will design and implement solutions which will drive VIOTAS’ global expansion.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with a team to design and implement highly available, secure, scalable and cost-effective systems and processes, ensuring the reliability and performance of the company's AWS infrastructure.
- Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) automation (e.g., Terraform) to create IaC patterns and modules that accelerate development for end users programmatically.
- Monitor systems and applications, proactively identifying and resolving any performance bottlenecks or availability issues.
- Manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS EKS, including deployment, scaling, monitoring, and troubleshooting containerised workloads to ensure high availability and optimal performance.
- Develop and maintain monitoring tools, alerts, and dashboards to provide visibility into system health and performance.
- Conduct post-incident analyses to identify root causes and implement preventive measures to avoid future incidents.
- Automate repetitive tasks and processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
- Create and maintain documentation for system architecture, configuration, and troubleshooting procedures.
- Collaborate with development teams to implement and deploy new features and enhancements, ensuring they meet reliability and performance standards.
- Stay up to date with industry best practices, new technologies, and emerging trends in site reliability engineering.
Requirements:
- 4+ years of relevant AWS Cloud/DevOps/Software engineering experience
- Demonstrable skills in working with complex ecosystems
- Understanding of security concepts: encryption, secure application development, defensive programming, software vulnerabilities and exploits, general issues in web security
- AWS Administration experience, optimum resource management/security
- Experience delivering scalable Event Driven systems
- Comfortable scripting and debugging
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Desirable:
- Network experience, both Cloud and Physical, would be a distinct advantage.
- Experience implementing scalable, secure, and reliable IoT solutions in a cloud environment.
- Comfort in both adapting existing systems and creating new systems.
Job Type: Full-time, permanent.
Location: Limerick, Ireland (Hybrid/Remote)
Salary: Competitive based on qualifications, experience, and skills
Benefits:
- Healthcare
- Pension
- Self-Directed Training Budget of €3,000 per year plus 10 days training leave
- Annual performance-based bonus.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Death-In-Service benefit.
- Dedicated People & Culture club
Working at VIOTAS:
VIOTAS fosters innovation, empowers autonomy, and cultivates an inclusive, flexible work culture. Our diverse, skilled team is dedicated to excellence and passionate about shaping a sustainable, low-carbon future.
Recognised among Ireland’s Best Workplaces and Best Workplaces in Tech in 2023, VIOTAS prioritises continuous training, professional development, and employee well-being.
VIOTAS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Interested in being a part of a team shaping the future of sustainable energy? Apply today and join us in shaping the future of energy technology and sustainable solutions.
Skills Required
- 4+ years of relevant AWS Cloud/DevOps/Software engineering experience
- Demonstrable skills in working with complex ecosystems
- Understanding of security concepts: encryption, secure application development, defensive programming, vulnerabilities and exploits, web security
- AWS Administration experience, optimum resource management/security
- Experience delivering scalable event-driven systems
- Comfortable scripting and debugging
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Network experience, both cloud and physical
- Experience implementing scalable, secure, and reliable IoT solutions in a cloud environment
- Comfort adapting existing systems and creating new systems
What We Do
We help large businesses generate additional revenue and achieve their sustainability goals through smart electricity management and demand response services. VIOTAS technologies allow commercial and industrial organisations to earn revenue by becoming active participants on the power system. We also support other utilities by managing their interactions with the electricity market and the dispatching of their generation assets. Innovation is at the core of what we do and our dedicated team, VIOTAS Innovation, are developing the next generation of demand response products intended to expand the scope of DSU participation on the power system. VIOTAS supports global and national commercial and industrial partners including, but not limited to Pharmaceuticals, Manufacturing, Medical, AgriTech, and Food and Beverage.
