AWS Senior Cloud Engineer

Emagine is seeking an experienced AWS Senior Cloud Engineer to join a strategic cloud initiative, working closely with the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) to define and implement best practices for cloud operations. This is a key role focused on building scalable, secure, and high-performing AWS environments.

You will play a critical role in supporting new projects by providing architectural guidance, implementing infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and leading incident resolution in complex cloud environments. This position requires deep AWS expertise, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to operate in high-impact, fast-paced scenarios.

Your Main Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) to establish and enforce AWS operational best practices

• Design and implement cloud architectures aligned with the AWS Well-Architected Framework

• Deploy and manage infrastructure using Terraform and AWS CloudFormation

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployments (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline)

• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve incidents across AWS environments

• Ensure compliance with enterprise security and governance standards

• Optimize cloud resources for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency

• Contribute to observability, monitoring, and performance tuning strategies

You Bring:

• Strong experience as a Cloud Engineer with deep expertise in AWS services (e.g., EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda)

• Proven experience with Infrastructure as Code, particularly Terraform

• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools and automated deployment pipelines

• Experience with monitoring, observability, and performance optimization in AWS environments

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, especially in high-pressure situations

• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and cloud governance bodies

Nice to Have:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

• Terraform certification

• Experience working with Cloud Centre of Excellence (CCoE) models

Location & Eligibility:

• Candidates must be based in Portugal

• Hybrid 3x per week in Lisbon (Portugal)

About emagine

At emagine, we value diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities. We believe that different perspectives drive innovation and create stronger teams, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We work with leading international clients on innovative and high-impact projects, offering opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. If you are interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

To learn more about us, visit our website: www.emagine-consulting.com