Senior AWS Engineer

Kforce has a client in Leesburg, VA that is seeking a Senior AWS Engineer.

Responsibilities: * Automate the provisioning of AWS environments and build infrastructure from the ground up using Terraform * Design and develop automation workflows; Perform unit testing and conduct code reviews to ensure quality, performance, and resiliency * Develop automation tools, CI/CD pipelines, scripts, and self-service capabilities to support platform operations * Provide technical direction and mentorship to a team of engineers on pipeline management, automation, and development best practices * Collaborate with stakeholders, leadership, vendors, and other engineering teams to communicate technical solutions and solve complex business challenges* Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of experience in software development * At least 7 years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps engineering * At least 7 years of in-depth AWS/Cloud Operations experience * Strong expertise in AWS cloud-based build/deployment pipelines, Infrastructure-as-Code, Kubernetes/platform engineering, Jenkins, Python, Terraform, Docker * Expert-level knowledge of AWS services including Lambda, Glue, and Step Functions * Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud deployment technologies * Strong background in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation) * Experience working in an Enterprise/Shared Service DevOps team * Good to have: prior experience implementing Internal Developer Platforms (IDP) with Kratix and Argo CD * Good to have: prior experience with USDA or other federal agencies * Strong verbal and written communication skills