Position listed on behalf of a partner company that manages all applications and next steps.
Partner is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer – S3/DataSync based in Canada.
Remote contract opportunity.
Responsibilities
Apply deep hands-on knowledge of Amazon S3, including APIs, permissions, object behavior, service limits, and edge cases.
Investigate and resolve issues with S3 and AWS DataSync, especially large-scale file transfers, object movement, and data ingestion workflows.
Diagnose system-to-system interactions and REST API integration issues, identify root causes, and implement or recommend solutions.
Troubleshoot cloud networking and connectivity issues involving routing, network access, and load balancing.
Review and resolve IAM permissions, security policies, and access control issues.
Develop and use scripts to reproduce problems, investigate behavior, validate hypotheses, and verify fixes.
Support data movement and ingestion, applying data normalization concepts.
Investigate production incidents across large heterogeneous environments.
Manage incidents and follow-ups using Jira or equivalent.
Communicate technical findings to non-engineering stakeholders and external vendors.
Requirements
Deep hands-on expertise with Amazon S3 (APIs, permissions, object behavior, service limits, edge cases).
Strong understanding of AWS IAM, security policies, and cloud networking fundamentals.
Experience with routing, connectivity troubleshooting, and load balancing in cloud environments.
Working knowledge of AWS DataSync for data transfer and synchronization.
Experience debugging REST APIs, integrations, and system-to-system interactions.
Scripting proficiency for reproducing, diagnosing, testing, and validating issues.
Understanding of large-scale file and object movement, data ingestion, and data normalization.
Experience investigating production incidents in complex environments.
Familiarity with Jira or equivalent ticket management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Clear written and verbal communication skills.
Conditions
Hourly compensation: advertised rate $40–$60 per hour; role description specifies $40 per hour on a W-2 basis; final rate depends on qualifications, experience, and location.
Remote work.
Healthcare options: eligible W-2 employees can elect medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Paid sick leave in accordance with applicable state law.
Major holidays included in the compensation package.