The Role
Lead AWS infrastructure architecture, design documentation, security hardening, networking, infrastructure-as-code automation, disaster recovery, and performance and cost optimization. Plan and execute cloud migrations, upgrades, and deployments while managing complex Linux environments, web servers, databases, and parallel incidents. Collaborate with application, development, and leadership teams to deliver resilient, secure, and efficient cloud infrastructure.
Summary Generated by Built In
eWay Corp is a leading provider of enterprise development, content management, and cloud infrastructure solutions to Public & Private Sector customers, with a specialized focus on Higher Education, Government, and Nonprofits. As an AWS Select Consulting Partner, we deliver robust technical development, hosting, and managed cloud infrastructure services.
Job Description
We are hiring a highly strategic yet deeply hands-on Senior AWS Engineer to spearhead infrastructure planning, technical design, and architectural optimization. In this role, you will transition beyond reactive troubleshooting to own the blueprinting, security hardening, and performance engineering of our cloud environments. You will be responsible for creating comprehensive design documentation, executing complex infrastructure projects, and continuously optimizing workloads for maximum cost efficiency and resilience. At least one active AWS Certification is strictly required for this role, coupled with solid, verifiable hands-on engineering experience.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design Documentation: Author detailed technical design documents, architectural diagrams, and infrastructure roadmaps for complex projects.
Infrastructure Project Planning: Plan, lead, and execute end-to-end cloud infrastructure projects, ensuring seamless migrations, upgrades, and deployments.
Cloud Security & Compliance: Architect and enforce rigid security frameworks, implementing advanced IAM policies, WAF configurations, network isolation, and proactive threat mitigation.
Cost & Performance Optimization: Audit existing cloud environments to identify bottlenecks and cost inefficiencies, implementing structural optimizations to maximize ROI and performance.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Drive automation by building and maintaining scalable environments using CloudFormation or Terraform.
Advanced Networking & Systems Engineering: Oversee complex AWS networking topologies (VPC, routing, DNS, security boundaries) and ensure high-performing Linux OS configurations.
Disaster Recovery & High Availability: Design and validate comprehensive backup, multi-region disaster recovery, and high-availability strategies.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner closely with technical development, application, and leadership teams to ensure infrastructure aligns perfectly with engineering requirements.
Requirements
- AWS Certification (Mandatory): Must possess at least one active AWS Certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Security Specialty).
- 5+ years of solid, hands-on experience architecting, engineering, and optimizing production workloads on AWS.
- Deep expertise in AWS core services: VPC, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, CloudFormation/Terraform, ELB/ALB, Auto Scaling, EBS, EFS, and WAF.
- Strong AWS networking mastery, including subnets, route tables, Transit Gateways, NAT, DNS (Route 53), security groups, and NACLs.
- Advanced Linux systems administration skills, including performance tuning, kernel optimization, and deep troubleshooting at the OS layer.
- Proficient with web servers (Apache, Nginx) and relational databases (MySQL, MariaDB) in high-traffic configurations.
- Solid scripting skills in Bash or Python to drive operational automation.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple incidents in parallel.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate or Professional).
- Experience in managed hosting or MSP environments with SLA-driven operations.
- Exposure to infrastructure as code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
- Understanding of AWS security best practices and Well Architected Infrastructure.
- Exposure to cost optimization and performance tuning in AWS environments.
Education
- BCA or B. Tech
- MCA or M. Tech
Benefits
- Career Development, Training & certification assistance
- Medical insurance cover for self, spouse, and children
- Provident Fund
- Paid Time off (Maternity, Sick days, Holidays and Earned Leave)
- Weekends off
- Flexible work hours and public holidays
- Loyalty bonus
Skills Required
- At least one active AWS certification, such as Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or Security Specialty
- 5+ years of hands-on experience architecting, engineering, and optimizing production workloads on AWS
- Deep expertise in AWS VPC, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudWatch, CloudFormation or Terraform, ELB or ALB, Auto Scaling, EBS, EFS, and WAF
- Strong AWS networking expertise, including subnets, route tables, Transit Gateways, NAT, Route 53 DNS, security groups, and network ACLs
- Advanced Linux systems administration, performance tuning, kernel optimization, and operating-system troubleshooting
- Proficiency with Apache or Nginx and relational databases including MySQL or MariaDB in high-traffic configurations
- Scripting skills in Bash or Python for operational automation
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple incidents in parallel
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional
- Experience in managed hosting or MSP environments with SLA-driven operations
- Exposure to CloudFormation or Terraform
- Understanding of AWS security best practices and Well-Architected infrastructure
- Exposure to AWS cost optimization and performance tuning
- BCA or B.Tech degree
- MCA or M.Tech degree
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The Company
What We Do
eWay Corp is a global IT Consulting company with a simple motto: Forward. Together. We believe in giving our Clients digital solutions to take their companies to the next level. We intend to transform the businesses of our clients by giving them a strong digital solution that will prove its return on investment. We achieve this by providing in-depth knowledge, data-backed insights, and custom-tailored digital solutions. Our consultants and experts provide a full-cycle solution, supporting our clients throughout the entire process of their transformation with continued support
