A dedicated startup is being formed to industrialize and scale a secure, AI-enabled, multi-source decision-support software offering. The platform is a multi-sensor fusion and agentic AI solution connecting to diverse data sources (for example geospatial layers, imagery, video, and other operational signals). This role will support the delivery of a scalable product and contribute to establishing the processes, standards, and collaboration practices required for sustainable growth.
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The Cloud Infrastructure Engineer is responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments. This role focuses on building robust infrastructure on AWS (or multi-cloud environments, if applicable), automating operational processes, and ensuring the reliability and performance of cloud-based systems. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong problem-solving skills and a passion for automation and cloud-native technologies.
Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services such as EC2, VPC, IAM, RDS, Lambda, ECS/EKS, and S3.
- Build and maintain Infrastructure‑as‑Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
- Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated deployments and testing.
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security using cloud‑native and third‑party tools.
- Implement best practices for cloud security, identity management, and compliance.
- Collaborate with development teams to support application deployment, scalability, and performance tuning.
- Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and provide root‑cause analysis.
- Manage networking configurations including load balancers, DNS, firewalls, and VPNs.
- Drive cost optimization initiatives and ensure efficient use of cloud resources.
- Maintain documentation for architecture, processes, and operational procedures.
Qualifications:
- Typically 5+ years of relevant experience in a fast-paced product environment.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3-7 years of experience in cloud infrastructure engineering or DevOps roles.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS (Azure or GCP experience is a plus).
- Preferred proficiency with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform preferred).
- Solid understanding of Linux systems, networking fundamentals, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions and GitLab CI.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog, etc.).
- Knowledge of scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Understanding of cloud security principles and best practices.
- Experience working in Agile or DevOps-oriented environments.
Location: Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Job Type: On-site, Full-time
