AWS Cloud Engineer - Morocco

Location: Remote (Morocco) Start date: ASAP Languages: Fluent English required Industry: Cloud Infrastructure / Software Engineering / Digital Product Development About the Role Ironwood Digital is recruiting on behalf of a leading software engineering consultancy that partners with global organizations to design, build, and scale modern digital products. The company specializes in cloud-native engineering, distributed systems, and high-performance applications, delivering scalable solutions for organizations across multiple industries. We are seeking a Cloud Engineer with strong AWS and DevOps expertise to help build and operate secure, resilient, and highly available cloud infrastructure. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on infrastructure automation, platform reliability, and enabling development teams to deliver software efficiently. You will work closely with engineering teams and technical stakeholders to improve cloud operations, automate infrastructure, and drive best practices across modern software delivery pipelines. Your Responsibilities Build, maintain, and optimize secure, scalable AWS infrastructure supporting production applications Design and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Terragrunt, Ansible, and related automation tools Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable reliable and automated software delivery Manage containerized workloads using Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm Improve system observability by implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions Troubleshoot infrastructure and production issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing long-term improvements Collaborate closely with software engineers to integrate DevOps best practices throughout the development lifecycle Optimize cloud infrastructure for performance, reliability, security, and cost efficiency Leverage AI coding assistants to accelerate infrastructure development, automation, and operational troubleshooting Required Qualifications Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Infrastructure Engineer Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services, including networking, infrastructure, and account management Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Terragrunt, Ansible, or similar tools Solid experience managing containerized environments with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms Familiarity with observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana, Kibana, Datadog, or CloudWatch Proficiency in scripting using Bash, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript Strong troubleshooting skills with Linux/Unix systems and production infrastructure Ability to effectively use AI-assisted development tools to improve engineering productivity and operational workflows Fluent English communication skills Ability to work independently in a collaborative remote-first environment Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting cloud infrastructure for large-scale distributed systems Knowledge of cloud security best practices and infrastructure governance Experience optimizing cloud environments for performance and cost efficiency Previous experience working in Agile software engineering teams Consulting or client-facing experience within software delivery projects Why Join Us Build and operate modern cloud infrastructure supporting high-impact digital products Work alongside experienced software engineers in a collaborative, engineering-driven environment Take ownership of cloud platforms and influence infrastructure best practices Contribute to automation, platform reliability, and continuous improvement initiatives Enjoy the flexibility of a remote-first culture with opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning Join an organization that values autonomy, technical excellence, and knowledge sharing Ironwood Digital is committed to a fair, transparent, and inclusive recruitment process. We do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. In accordance with GDPR, your personal data will be processed lawfully, fairly, and securely, and used solely for recruitment purposes, including sharing it with our client(s) for employment consideration. Originally posted on Himalayas