Piper Companies is seeking an AWS Cloud Engineer for an established tech organization. This is a full-time/direct hire opportunity. This role is 100% REMOTE (must be based in the United States).

QUALIFICATIONS

• Deep expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS); familiarity with GCP or Azure is a plus.
• AWS certifications are required
• Background in software development and/or systems administration.
• Strong hands-on experience with CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Proficiency in Python for scripting and troubleshooting.
• Strong understanding of identity and access management, including authentication, authorization, and group management.
• Experience in consulting or working across multiple client environments is highly desirable.
• Background in higher education or EdTech is a bonus but not required.

Compensation:

• Annual Salary: $110,00 - $160,000 (depending on years of experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, PTO & holidays, sick leave as required by law

This job opens for applications on 6/18/2025. Applications for this job will be accepted for at least 30 days from the posting date.

• Collaborate with clients to address cloud infrastructure needs.
• Provision and manage SaaS environments, including account setup and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Support demo and proof-of-concept environments to showcase cloud capabilities.
• Assist in infrastructure automation using AWS-native tools, CloudFormation, or Terraform.
• Provide ad-hoc support for cloud-based development tasks, such as debugging AWS Lambda functions.
• Engage in multiple client projects, offering tailored cloud solutions and technical guidance.