AWS Platform Engineer

12-month Contract-to-Hire (Full-Time)

Hybrid (Reston, VA)

$85-90k depending on experience

We are seeking an associate-level AWS Platform Engineer to join our Health Insurance client's dynamic cloud team. The ideal candidate will evaluate, analyze, and document processes, gather requirements, and support the development and maintenance of cloud and on-prem environments. This role requires strong programming skills, experience with Linux operating systems and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of professional experience in a related field, such as Platform Engineering, System Engineering, or similar, demonstrating experience with basic cloud and infrastructure concepts (integration of applications with cloud services, hosting applications, operating system setup, troubleshooting, etc.)
• 1-3 years of experience with Linux operating systems.
• Experience with AWS cloud infrastrucutre (API Gateway, Lambda, S3, EC2, etc.)
• Proficiency in Python and/or Bash scripting.
• Familiarity with JIRA for ticketing and Confluence for project documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to learn independently and demonstrate curiosity.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, analyze, and document processes.
• Gather business and technical requirements.
• Participate in the development of cloud and on-prem environments.
• Design, develop, and define system requirements.
• Support infrastructure to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Assist in building infrastructure.
• Work with project/application teams to troubleshoot and address issues.
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for provisioning.
• Utilize Python for scripting and running backend SDKs on AWS.
• Develop runbooks in portal 3 using Python SDK on AWS.
• Perform basic Bash scripting and understand Linux operating systems.
• Host applications on AWS and understand cloud service interactions.
• Use JIRA for ticketing and Confluence for documentation.
• Demonstrate soft skills and experience in support work.
• Apply system engineering concepts for integrating applications with cloud services.

What is the Elevate Program?

Founded in 2000, Elevate is a national program supported in over 32 cities across the country – it is a turnkey program that’s being leveraged by over 100 Fortune 500 corporations. Brooksource’s Elevate program is designed to accelerate skill-set development for cutting-edge technologies through in-depth, technical training and professional development. While working in the Elevate program, you will learn the skills and capabilities needed for advanced promotional activities and become a part of our client’s next generation Leadership pipeline. We are looking for passionate, hardworking, career-oriented individuals that are ready to take the next step!

What’s in it For You…?

• Join a team dedicated to building and enhancing digital technology and directly impact the member experience and enhance how members interact with technology.
• Join Brooksource’s exclusive Elevate program that provides online technical training meant to rapidly enhance your technical ability and a senior mentor to be your source of truth.
• Get your foot in the door of a massive health insurance network that is on the cusp of a massive digital revolution and create a direct impact in said revolution.
• Enroll in weekly paychecks, comprehensive health benefits, and more.