Software Engineer - Cloud

RESPONSIBILITIES

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Software Engineer-Cloud for an onsite opportunity in Pittsburgh, PA. We're looking for a hands-on engineer who can take ownership of cloud applications from architecture and deployment through backend development, troubleshooting, and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud infrastructure
• Develop backend services and REST APIs using Python
• Build and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
• Work with PostgreSQL and NoSQL databases
• Troubleshoot and optimize cloud applications
• Implement security and observability best practices
• Collaborate with technical teams to scope and deliver solutions

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field
• Strong AWS experience including EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and ECS
• Strong Python development experience
• REST API development experience
• PostgreSQL and NoSQL experience
• Infrastructure as Code experience
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have:

• AWS certifications
• Machine learning infrastructure experience
• FastAPI, Flask, or Django
• Kubernetes
• React
• TypeScript, JavaScript, or C++

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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