Cloud Engineer Cedar rapids, Iowa - Remote allowed for right resource Rate – 65 W2 max Cloud Engineer with AWS and Terraform experience. Experience in Java is a plus. Need not be hardcore Java expert. But AWS skills are a must.
Skillset/Experience Needs:
Backend - FrontEnd - General
AWS - AWS, EC2, Terraform, S3 etc
Java - Javascript, Typescript - Docker
JEE - Nodejs, NPM - Cloud, preferably AWS
Spring Boot and Spring Framework - Angular (including AngularJs) - Git
Apache Camel - Karma, Playwright, ViTest - Jenkins
Designing and Building Rest Services - NestJs - AI assisted coding, vibe/spec, preferably AWS Kiro
Maven
Tech Managers:
Business process mapping (AS-IS / TO-BE)
Functional & non-functional requirements documentation
User stories, acceptance criteria, and backlog grooming
Gap analysis and impact analysis
Stakeholder management across business and IT teams
Data analysis and reporting (SQL basics, Excel, dashboards)
UAT planning, coordination, and defect triage
Strong documentation and communication skills
Requirements elicitation (workshops, interviews, stakeholder reviews)
Technical & IT Skills (Must-Have)
Strong understanding of IT systems and architecture
Experience working with: Infrastructure, Cloud, or Application platforms
APIs, integrations, and data flows
Security concepts (vulnerabilities, incidents, access, compliance)
Familiarity with SDLC, DevOps, and CI/CD pipelines
Experience with incident, problem, and change management
Ability to translate technical concepts for business stakeholders
Tools & Platforms
Jira / Azure DevOps (stories, epics, sprint tracking)
Confluence / SharePoint (documentation)
ServiceNow (incidents, changes, requests, VITs)
MS Project / Smartsheet (planning & timelines)
Visio / Lucidchart (process & architecture diagrams)
PowerPoint (executive-level communication)
Soft Skills & Leadership
Strong facilitation and negotiation skills
Ability to manage ambiguity and shifting priorities
Proactive problem-solving and decision-making
Excellent verbal and written communication
Ability to challenge assumptions constructively
Stakeholder confidence and executive presence
