Why this role stands out
This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of $165,000 - $215,000, empowering you to drive impactful solutions for diverse clients while expanding your cloud engineering and security expertise within a reputable firm. You'll thrive here if you possess strong analytical skills, a collaborative spirit, and a passion for cutting-edge technology, making this an excellent opportunity to advance your career.
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About Us
River Hawk Consulting is a leading business transformation and technical advisory firm founded in 2019. We are dedicated to harnessing the power of data to drive business decisions and improve operational efficiency. Our focus is on leveraging advanced analytics and machine learning to deliver actionable insights and create value for our clients. Job Summary
We are seeking a Cloud Engineer to join our growing Bethesda, MD team. At River Hawk, you’ll have the chance to address diverse business challenges, provide solutions to our clients.
You will play a key role in developing, testing and maintaining software applications. You will work closely with senior developers, product managers, stakeholders, and other members to enhance and optimize our existing systems. This is a great opportunity to grow and establish your skillset while making impactful contributions.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, test, maintain cloud environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and implement new features. • Debug and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance. • Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices. • Assist in technical documentation and version control.
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry trends. Qualifications
- Education: Education in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field. • Proficiency in designing and managing cloud environments. • Knowledge in leveraging available C2S services to allow for efficient data ETL.
- Experience in navigating unique constraints of cloud development through C2S.
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment.
- Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work. Nice-to-Have Qualifications
- Experience in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
- Experience with DevOps practices and tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, or Terraform.
- Experience in AWS cloud environment.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.
- Knowledge in databases (SQL or NoSQL) and RESTful APIs.
- AWS associate level certification. Benefits
- Competitive salary ($165,000 -$215,000+).
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 8% company contribution to 401k with immediate 100% vesting (4% company match; 4% annual contribution).
- Flexible working hours.
- Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.
- Paid Parental Leave
- A collaborative and inclusive work environment. Join us in our mission to transform data into actionable insights and help businesses thrive in the digital age.
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