What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cloud Engineer position at The Hollister Group?
We are The Hollister Group, the Boston area's leading women-owned staffing firm. We guide candidates through the job search process and connect top-tier talent with opportunities that meet the needs of both our candidates and clients. Our Recruiters will help you refine your goals, improve your resume and interview skills, and stay on the lookout for a position that matches your experience and ambition! Our Technology Staffing Team is looking to speak with Boston-area candidates who would be a great fit for the role outlined below.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $55-$100/hr, depending on experience.
Note: We encourage qualified applicants to apply even if their salary expectations differ - we value technical strength and culture fit.
Responsibilities:
The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in their respective occupation or position.
Compensation:
Pay Range: $55-$100/hr, depending on experience.
Note: We encourage qualified applicants to apply even if their salary expectations differ - we value technical strength and culture fit.
Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and support scalable cloud infrastructure using best practices in security, cost optimization, and reliability.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
- Collaborate with DevOps and Security teams to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or AWS CodePipeline).
- Help establish and promote Cloud-Native Architecture and microservices-based design.
- Build, secure, and monitor containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon EKS/ECS.
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for provisioning, monitoring, and scaling cloud environments.
- Integrate APIs using JSON, XML, and GraphQL, ensuring smooth connectivity between systems and services.
- Implement observability and logging best practices using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, and Datadog.
- Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure alignment with compliance, governance, and FinOps standards.
- Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and advise on adoption strategies.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.
- Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (Google Cloud Platform) - AWS Solutions Architect certification is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems, container orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm), and serverless computing (Lambda, Cloud Functions).
- Experience building and managing IaC solutions (Terraform, CloudFormation, Pulumi).
- Proficiency with Python, Bash, or PowerShell for scripting and automation.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git-based workflows, and DevSecOps practices.
- Familiarity with databases (SQL and NoSQL, such as PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, or MongoDB).
- Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting for cloud infrastructure.
- Strong understanding of cloud networking, IAM, and security best practices.
- Location: Candidates must be local to Massachusetts; this position requires some onsite work.
The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in their respective occupation or position.
Salary : $55 - $100