Software Engineer I (Junior Cloud AWS Engineer)

What this Job Entails:

We are seeking a motivated and technically curious Junior AWS Cloud Engineer / Developer to join a growing Enterprise Integration Team supporting cloud-based application deployment, automation, and AI-enabled platform initiatives.

This role is ideal for an early-career cloud engineer or developer who has hands-on experience with AWS services, infrastructure-as-code, and modern cloud deployment practices. The engineer will support the deployment and hosting of enterprise applications in AWS environments while partnering with senior engineers, integration architects, and application teams.

The ideal candidate will have foundational experience building and deploying AWS infrastructure using Terraform, supporting cloud-hosted applications, configuring AWS services such as S3 and Amplify, and assisting with emerging AI-enabled tooling initiatives including Microsoft Copilot Studio and Corio AI platforms.

This is a hybrid role requiring onsite collaboration in Oakland, CA approximately 1–2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the deployment and hosting of enterprise applications within AWS cloud environments

• Develop and maintain Terraform scripts and infrastructure-as-code templates for AWS resources

• Assist in provisioning and configuring AWS infrastructure components including:

  S3 Buckets

  AWS Amplify

  IAM roles and permissions

  Lambda functions

  API integrations

  CloudWatch monitoring

• Support application deployment pipelines and environment configuration activities

• Partner with Enterprise Integration and Application Development teams to support integrations between enterprise platforms and cloud-hosted applications

• Assist with setup, configuration, and experimentation involving AI-enabled platforms and tools such as:

  Microsoft Copilot Studio

  Corio AI

• Troubleshoot deployment issues, cloud configuration problems, and integration-related incidents

• Participate in cloud optimization, automation, and operational improvement initiatives

• Document cloud environments, deployment procedures, and operational support processes

• Work collaboratively with senior cloud engineers, architects, developers, and business stakeholders

• Support DevOps and CI/CD activities where needed

Required Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in AWS cloud engineering, cloud development, DevOps, or infrastructure support

• Hands-on experience creating or modifying Terraform scripts

• Foundational experience deploying applications into AWS environments

• Experience working with AWS services such as:

  S3

  Amplify

  IAM

  Lambda

  EC2

  CloudWatch

• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and deployment automation

• Exposure to cloud-based application hosting and support

• Familiarity with REST APIs and enterprise integrations

• Understanding of source control tools such as Git

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced enterprise technology environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to Microsoft Copilot Studio or other AI automation platforms

• Exposure to Corio AI or AI-driven workflow/orchestration tools

• Experience supporting enterprise integration or middleware teams

• Understanding of DevOps methodologies and Agile delivery environments

• Experience with Python, JavaScript, Node.js, or scripting languages

• AWS Certification(s) such as:

  AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

  AWS Certified Developer Associate

  AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

What Will Make Someone Successful in This Role

• Strong willingness to learn and grow in cloud engineering and enterprise integration environments

• Ability to take direction from senior engineers while also working independently on assigned tasks

• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline

• Interest in cloud automation, AI-enabled tools, and modern application deployment practices

• Collaborative mindset and strong communication skills across technical and non-technical teams

Salary Range

$40.92 - $64.62 USD (Hourly)

Astreya offers comprehensive benefits to all Regular, Full-Time Employees, including:

• Medical provided through UHC (PPO, HSA, Surest options) / Medical provided through Kaiser (HMO option only) for California employees only

• Dental provided through UHC

• Nationwide Vision provided by UHC

• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care

• Pre-Tax Account for Commuter Benefit/Parking & Transit (location-specific)

• Continuing Education and Professional Development via various integrated platforms, e.g. Udemy and Coursera

• Corporate Wellness Program provided by Goomi Group

• Employee Assistance Program

• Wellness Days

  401k Plan

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short Term & Long Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Critical Hospital, and Voluntary Accident Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement (available 6 months after start date, capped)

• Paid Time Off (accrued and prorated, maximum of 120 hours annually)

• Paid Holidays

• Any other statutory leaves, paid time, or other ancillary benefits required under state and federal law