Cloud AWS Engineer
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Richmond, Virginia

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Hybrid

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Contract

|Job ID 72726|Posted Dec 8, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION

Join our team as a Cloud AWS Engineer and take the lead in designing and implementing cutting-edge cloud solutions. This role offers the opportunity to work on dynamic projects, ensuring seamless integration and innovation in cloud technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop IT engineering solutions that meet diverse technical and business needs.
  • Analyze business requirements to ensure alignment with technical infrastructure designs.
  • Develop and implement testing strategies and transition plans.
  • Oversee problem resolution and implement changes in cloud hosting environments.
  • Evaluate and recommend new software and hardware solutions.
  • Lead complex projects and ensure compliance with technical standards.
  • Train technical staff on software and hardware tools in line with required standards.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in IT solution delivery and cloud services integration.
  • Proficiency in AWS Cloud technologies and automation tools like Terraform.
  • Strong software development skills in languages such as Golang or Python.
  • Expertise in CI/CD automation and cloud computing.
  • Ability to adapt to changing demands and priorities.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with additional programming languages like NodeJS, Java, or Angular.
  • Familiarity with AWS Config, AWS Inspector, and Guard Duty.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to recommend risk mitigation strategies.

At Horizontal, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that values diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental principles.

Once you apply for this position, you may receive a phone call, SMS or email at the time of application from our Virtual AI Recruiter, Alex, to conduct an initial interview.

Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.