Job Description
Job Description
Innovative Solutions is an AWS Premier Tier Services Partner with AWS Competencies in Generative AI, Migrations, DevOps, and Networking . We specialize in helping businesses transform their IT infrastructure through AWS cloud migrations, managed services, application modernization, and cloud operations. Our mission is to help organizations transition IT spend from merely supporting their business to strategic investments that acquire new clients, retain existing customers, and drive profitability year over year.
The Role
We are seeking a talented DevOps Engineer to join our professional services engineering team. You'll work directly with mid-sized clients to design, implement, and optimize AWS infrastructure solutions across multiple concurrent projects. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, project execution skills, and client-facing communication abilities as you help our clients leverage the power of the cloud to drive business growth.
- This role has quarterly travel to our Rochester, NY Headquarters
Key Responsibilities :
Design and implement scalable, secure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices across multiple client engagements simultaneously.You'll build CI / CD pipelines, automate deployment processes, and establish monitoring and observability solutions that enable clients to operate efficiently in the cloud.Working closely with solutions architects and project managers, you'll translate client requirements into technical solutions while maintaining high standards for security, reliability, and performance.Collaborate with client technical teams to implement DevOps best practices, troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues, and provide knowledge transfer to ensure long-term success.You'll balance multiple project priorities, adapt to varying client environments, and contribute to our internal tooling and methodology improvements.Your work will directly support our AWS DevOps Competency and help clients achieve their digital transformation objectives.Key Required Skills and Experience :
AWS Platform Expertise
3+ years of hands-on experience with core AWS services including EC2, ECS / EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, and Systems ManagerStrong understanding of AWS networking, security groups, NACLs, and connectivity patternsExperience designing highly available, fault-tolerant architectures aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework principlesKnowledge of AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks (SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)Infrastructure as CodeProficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure provisioning and managementVersion control expertise with Git and branching strategiesExperience with workload migrations in AWSExperience in modernization of legacy applications to natively run on AWSAbility to create reusable, modular infrastructure codeCI / CD & AutomationHands-on experience building and maintaining CI / CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline, or CircleCIStrong scripting abilities in Python , Bash , or PowerShellExperience with build tools and artifact managementUnderstanding of deployment strategies (blue / green, canary, rolling updates)Working knowledge of Docker containerizationExperience with container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes / EKS, ECS)Understanding of service mesh and microservices patternsFamiliarity with container security and image managementMonitoring & ObservabilityExperience implementing monitoring solutions using CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or DatadogLog aggregation and analysis using tools like ELK stack or CloudWatch Logs InsightsAbility to establish SLIs, SLOs, and alerting strategiesExperience with distributed tracing and application performance monitoringProfessional Services ExperienceDemonstrated ability to manage multiple client projects simultaneouslyStrong verbal and written communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperience documenting technical solutions, runbooks, and operational proceduresComfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with shifting prioritiesClient-facing experience with ability to build trust and credibilityPreferred Qualifications
Experience with serverless architectures and event-driven patterns (Lambda, Step Functions, EventBridge)Knowledge of database administration and performance tuning (RDS, Aurora, DynamoDB)Familiarity with security scanning tools and vulnerability managementBackground in Agile / Scrum methodologiesPrevious consulting or professional services experienceContributions to open-source projects or technical communitiesExperience with cost optimization and FinOps practicesKnowledge of disaster recovery and business continuity planningCertifications
AWS certifications demonstrate commitment to the platform and are highly valued at Innovative Solutions. While not all certifications are required at hire, you'll be expected to obtain relevant AWS certifications as part of your professional development :
Required Within First Year :
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (or equivalent Associate-level certification) - Required upon hire or within 90 days
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional - Required within 12 months of hire
Additional Valuable Certifications :
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
AWS Certified Advanced Networking – Specialty
AWS Certified CloudOps Engineer – Associate
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
HashiCorp Certified : Terraform Associate
Success Metrics
Your success in this role will be measured by :
Customer Satisfaction & Stakeholder Alignment - Building strong client relationships and delivering solutions that meet or exceed expectations
Timely and On-Budget Delivery - Successfully managing project timelines and resource allocation across multiple engagements
Technical Excellence - Implementing scalable, secure, and well-architected solutions that follow AWS best practices
Knowledge Transfer - Effectively enabling client teams to operate and maintain solutions independently
Continuous Learning - Obtaining AWS certifications and staying current with emerging cloud technologies
Team Contribution - Contributing to internal tooling, documentation, and methodology improvements
What We Offer
Opportunity to work with diverse clients across multiple industries
Hands-on experience with cutting-edge AWS technologies and services
Professional development support including AWS certification training and exam fees
Collaborative team environment with 100+ cloud-certified professionals
Career growth opportunities within a rapidly growing AWS Premier Tier Services Partner
Exposure to complex, challenging projects that make a real business impact
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.