AWS Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer (AWS)

Responsibilities

AWS Cloud Platform Engineering & Architecture

• Design, engineer, and deliver advanced AWS cloud platforms and infrastructure features, enabling application development teams to build cloud-native applications
• Implement AWS Organizations and AWS Control Tower for effective multi-account management and governance
• Design and implement robust AWS networking architectures including VPCs, Transit Gateways, and PrivateLink
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK, Terraform, and CloudFormation
  
  

AWS Security Implementation

• Implement AWS security best practices, including IAM policies, SCPs, and security controls
• Design and deploy security architectures following AWS Well-Architected Framework principles
• Ensure compliance with security standards and implement appropriate controls across AWS environments
• Configure and manage AWS security services (GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, WAF)
  
  

AWS Infrastructure and Operations

• Provide integrations between on-premises data centers and AWS cloud infrastructure
• Create and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments using AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild
• Develop and manage AWS resource templates, AMIs, and infrastructure artifacts
• Implement cost optimization strategies and resource tagging for effective AWS billing management
• Monitor operational health using CloudWatch, AWS X-Ray, and other monitoring tools
  
  

Cloud Automation and Development

• Develop robust automation scripts using Python and Linux shell scripting
• Implement AWS CDK for infrastructure as code implementations
• Create self-service capabilities for application teams via AWS Service Catalog
• Automate operational processes to ensure high availability, scalability, and self-healing systems
• Develop and maintain documentation for AWS architectures, runbooks, and standard operating procedures
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of hands-on experience designing, developing, and engineering AWS cloud solutions for enterprise environments
• Strong expertise in AWS Organizations and Control Tower setup and management
• Demonstrable experience with AWS networking services (VPC, CloudWAN, Route 53)
• Proficiency in AWS security services and implementation of AWS security best practices
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code tools, particularly AWS CDK
• Advanced scripting skills in Python and Linux shell scripting
• Experience working with Git and CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure deployments
• AWS Associate certification (or higher) preferred
• Experience with containerization technologies, especially Amazon EKS/ECS
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• Experience working with project management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, or ServiceNow
• Ability to work independently with onshore/offshore stakeholders
• Experience integrating AWS cloud with third-party software, other SaaS services, and on-premises applications
  
  

Zelis is modernizing the healthcare financial experience by providing a connected platform that bridges the gaps and aligns interests across payers, providers, and healthcare consumers. This platform serves more than 750 payers, including the top 5 national health plans, BCBS insurers, regional health plans, TPAs and self-insured employers, and millions of healthcare providers and consumers. Zelis sees across the system to identify, optimize, and solve problems holistically with technology built by healthcare experts – driving real, measurable results for clients.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging

At Zelis, we champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of our operations. We embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at Zelis, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zelis is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

We encourage members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, even if you do not believe you 100% fit the qualifications of the position, including women, LGBTQIA people, people of color, and people with disabilities.

Accessibility Support

We are dedicated to ensuring our application process is accessible to all candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation with any part of the application and/or interview process, please email TalentAcquisition@zelis.com.