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Lead AWS DevOps Engineer - AMI Lifecycle & Infrastructure Automation

Maveric NXT IncDenver, CO🇺🇸United States

Why this role stands out

This role offers significant impact by leading the automation of critical AWS infrastructure, providing unparalleled opportunities for skill development in DevOps and cloud technologies. You'll thrive here if you are a proactive mid-senior engineer passionate about building robust, secure, and efficient cloud solutions. Apply today to join a forward-thinking team and shape the future of cloud operations.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior
Work modeOn Site
LocationDenver, CO, United States
AWSBashGitHub ActionsJavaJenkinsPythonTerraform

Job description

What You'll Do

  • Lead the standardization and management of AWS AMIs (Amazon Machine Image) across enterprise workloads.
  • Build and automate AMI creation, testing, patching, and refresh pipelines.
  • Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and AWS-native services.
  • Automate EC2 and Auto Scaling Group provisioning through CI/CD pipelines.
  • Embed vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance controls into the image lifecycle.
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and operational reporting.
  • Drive AWS cost optimization initiatives and infrastructure modernization efforts.
  • Partner with Cloud, Security, Application, and DevOps teams to remove blockers and enable automated releases.
  • Provide technical leadership to offshore engineers and act as the primary client-facing technical lead.

What We're Looking For

  • 8+ years in Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.
  • Strong AWS expertise across EC2, ASG, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and Systems Manager.
  • Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.
  • Deep experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar.
  • Experience with vulnerability management, security automation, and DevSecOps practices.
  • Proven ability to lead technical discussions and work directly with client stakeholders.
  • Experience leading distributed onsite/offshore teams.

Nice to Have

  • AWS DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect certification.
  • Java experience.
  • Experience with enterprise image management, golden AMIs, or cloud platform engineering.
  • Exposure to FinOps and cloud cost optimization initiatives.

Ideal Profile: A hands-on AWS DevOps Lead who can modernize AMI lifecycle management, automate infrastructure delivery, improve security posture, and confidently lead client-facing technical initiatives.

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