AWS Senior DevOps Engineer / Cloud Automation Architect
Alignedtg Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Senior DevOps & Release role at Alignedtg. Remote, United States · contract.
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What you'll do
- Build and maintain delivery pipelines for both applications and infrastructure
- Create infrastructure automation with Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK
- Set up automated releases and tests, then configure monitoring, logs and observability
- Reduce manual operations and help investigate incidents, troubleshoot issues and find root causes
- Deploy container workloads on Amazon ECS and EKS, while setting engineering standards and advising on GitOps and release practices
What you bring
- At least five years in DevOps, cloud engineering or site reliability work
- Strong AWS services and cloud-native architecture expertise
- Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation or AWS CDK, plus CI/CD tools and automation frameworks
- Knowledge of containers and Kubernetes, with scripting ability in Python, Bash, PowerShell or another listed language
Who this fits
This senior contractor role suits an experienced AWS-focused engineer who can combine cloud automation with operational support. The role is remote within the United States. An AWS Professional-level certification is preferred.
From the employer
About Aligned Technology Group (Aligned TG)
Aligned TG empowers organizations to harness the full potential of AWS cloud technologies, driving secure, scalable, and sustainable business outcomes. We approach every challenge with grit, embracing a results-driven mindset to ensure our clients achieve their goals. Our mission is to deliver unparalleled cloud advisory, engineering, financial management, and security services while continuously learning and innovating to stay ahead of industry advancements. Guided by a culture of collaboration and humility—where being "Team AWSome" means leaving egos at the door—we tailor our services to meet the unique needs of technology-enabled startups, mid-market, and enterprise clients. With a focus on execution, agility, and excellence, we are the trusted partner businesses rely on to navigate the complexities of cloud modernization and achieve their strategic objectives.
Position Overview
Aligned Technology Group is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to design and implement modern cloud automation solutions. This role will focus on Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and operational excellence across AWS environments.
Responsibilities
- Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application and infrastructure deployments
- Develop Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CDK
- Implement automated deployment and testing workflows
- Configure monitoring, logging, and observability platforms
- Automate operational tasks and reduce manual processes
- Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis
- Implement containerized solutions using Amazon ECS and EKS
- Establish DevOps governance and engineering best practices
- Advise teams on GitOps, source control, and release management strategies
Qualifications
- 5+ years of DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Site Reliability Engineering experience
- Deep expertise with AWS services and cloud-native architectures
- Experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK
- Experience with CI/CD tools and automation frameworks
- Knowledge of container technologies and Kubernetes
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
- AWS Professional-level certification preferred
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