Cloud Engineer - AWS/Azure - Hybrid Remote (Start Tomorrow)

Are you ready to architect the future of the cloud?

Apex Innovations is seeking a visionary Cloud Engineer to join our elite technology team in St. Louis. We are building next-generation scalable solutions and need a technical expert to manage our cloud infrastructure, optimize performance, and ensure top-tier security standards.

In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, deploy, and manage robust cloud environments. If you are passionate about automation, containerization, and modern DevOps practices, we want to meet you.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Compensation: Salary range of $120k - $160k depending on experience.
• Flexible Work Environment: Hybrid model with the flexibility to work from our vibrant St. Louis office or home.
• Career Growth: Clear pathways to Senior Architect and Leadership roles.
• Modern Tech Stack: Work with the latest in AWS, Azure, and Kubernetes.

What You'll Do:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS or Azure.
• Automate provisioning and deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement optimization strategies.
• Ensure data security, compliance, and disaster recovery planning.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate cloud services into applications.

What You Need:

• 3+ years of experience as a Cloud Engineer or DevOps Engineer.
• Strong proficiency in AWS or Azure services.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Scripting skills in Python or Bash.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet).
• Strong understanding of networking (VPC, Load Balancers) and security best practices.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.