Cloud Engineer (Remote) at a Prominent Technology - TalentSquare

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Fixed-term contract (initial 3 months, with possible extension)
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday
Remote Work Requirements: Strong fibre internet connection and backup power supply.

• Our client, a prominent technology managed services organization, and is seeking a highly skilled Cloud Engineer to support their growing cloud infrastructure needs.
• This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned professional experienced in AWS, Terraform, Terragrunt, and Kubernetes (EKS) to work on impactful projects in a fully remote capacity.

• Design, build, and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Provision and maintain Kubernetes clusters via Amazon EKS.
• Automate cloud operations and deployment workflows with Bash scripting.
• Optimize AWS environments for security, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to streamline cloud-native deployments.
• Proactively troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure challenges.

Requirements
Candidate Profile:

• Demonstrated expertise in Terraform, Terragrunt, and AWS cloud services.
• Strong hands-on experience with EKS and Kubernetes management.
• Proficient in Bash scripting for automation tasks.
• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills.

• AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, etc.)
• Familiarity with Docker and containerized application management.
• Experience with CI / CD tools and automation pipelines.