Application Cloud Engineer - AWS REMOTE

Job title: Application Cloud Engineer - AWS REMOTE in Irving, TX at MMC Group Company: MMC Group Job description: Throughout the past 30 years plus, MMC, one of the most trusted names in workforce management services, has successfully delivered strategic solutions to large and small businesses in numerous industries.We have built our reputation on partnering with our clients and candidates to achieve the desired results. Our recruiting professionals have extensive experience matching the right candidate, to the right client, for the right position. We provide the best opportunities to the most talented candidates in a multitude of industries.MMC is a privately owned business with corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas. With 2,000+ employees, working in 40+ states, MMC is able to support all United States locations, and some international locations.We appreciate your interest in reviewing this particular position and we encourage you to visit our website where you can always search and apply for opportunities atMMC strives to ensure all job posting confirm details of the position, the rate of pay, and acknowledge medical benefits are offered.Get started on your career journey today! Apply to become a part of the MMC Team!We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.Job RequirementsMinimum Security Clearance:Public TrustApplication Cloud Engineer - AWSLocation: Remote (Must support Eastern, Central, or Mountain Time Zones)Clearance Requirement:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to pass an enhanced background check (criminal, financial, drug) for Public Trust clearance

Position Summary:Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Application Cloud Engineer to support and enhance their cloud-based application infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this role, you will collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to ensure seamless deployments, application reliability, and robust security. This position plays a critical role in maintaining cloud-native applications, enhancing CI/CD pipelines, and improving cloud observability.Key Responsibilities:

• Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation
• Monitor and troubleshoot production systems using AWS CloudWatch and related observability tools
• Collaborate with developers to containerize and deploy applications using ECS, Lambda, and ECR
• Support multi-environment deployments (Dev, Staging, Prod) and ensure consistency across all stages
• Implement deployment monitoring, rollback strategies, and manage version control for applications
• Perform daily health checks using AWS CLI and scheduled Lambda scripts
• Automate remediation and alerting based on application health and performance metrics
• Support CI/CD pipelines (GitHub, GitLab, etc.) for containerized application deployment
• Document deployment processes, infrastructure architecture, and recovery plans
• Implement secure and compliant deployment workflows, including automated code scans and approval gates
• Remediate vulnerabilities at the OS, container, and application level
• Orchestrate failover and recovery of AWS services (ECS/EKS, Lambda, databases)
• Participate in on-call rotations and incident response activities
• Drive operational excellence through automation, monitoring accuracy, and incident logging

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 2+ years of hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and deployments
• Proficient in Python, Bash, Node.js, and working with YAML/JSON
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, etc.) and container orchestration
• Experience deploying and managing applications using ECS, Lambda, and ECR
• Familiar with AWS CLI, CloudWatch, and cloud health monitoring best practices
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, autoscaling, and load balancing
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with FinOps, cost optimization, or license compliance in cloud environments
• Knowledge of container orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• AWS Certifications (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect Associate)
• Familiarity with ITIL practices or structured incident management frameworks

If you're passionate about cloud infrastructure, automation, and delivering high-availability solutions in a secure and scalable environment-this role is for you. Join a collaborative team working on impactful projects with modern cloud technologies. Expected salary: Location: Irving, TX Apply for the job now! Apply for this job