Principal Software Engineer – AWS Cloud Development

Principal Software Engineer – AWS Cloud Development at eMoney Advisor  At eMoney Advisor, we are a successful and growing company, and as we continue to build out our robust cloud infrastructure, we are looking for a Principal Software Engineer to play a key role in designing and developing AWS-based solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a newly formed AWS Platform Engineering team during a pivotal time in our cloud transformation. The role offers the flexibility of working remotely, and your expertise in AWS, cloud architecture, and software development will help shape our cloud-first strategy. You will have the chance to drive the development of scalable, secure, and efficient cloud systems while providing your technical expertise to the team. Job Responsibilities: 

• Cloud Architecture & Development: Design and implement cloud-native applications and infrastructure on AWS. Use AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS) to develop backend services and APIs for cloud environments.
• Cloud Strategy & Innovation: Influence cloud architecture decisions and drive AWS service selection to meet business and customer needs, contributing to the continued success of the company as we build out our cloud landscape.
• Automation & CI/CD: Automate infrastructure management with industry standard tools like Terraform, Jenkins, Helm, etc. while optimizing deployment and operations for scalability and efficiency.
• Code Quality & Review: Write high-quality code and ensure seamless integration with AWS solutions. Review team code to maintain development standards.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate with engineering, product, and infrastructure teams to deliver cloud solutions that align with business goals. Mentor junior engineers and foster a collaborative, remote working environment.
• Optimization & Cost Efficiency: Monitor and optimize AWS resource usage to ensure cost-effective and high-performance cloud systems.

Skills & Qualifications: 

• AWS Expertise: Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, ECS/EKS) and cloud architecture design.
• Development: Knowledge and experience in a modern programming language such as Python, C#, etc.
• Automation & DevOps: Experience with cloud automation tools (Helm, Terraform, Jenkins) and CI/CD pipeline management.
• Cloud-Native Development: Experience in building cloud-native applications, microservices, and scalable cloud systems. Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Networking & Troubleshooting: Deep understanding of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, security groups, load balancing) and troubleshooting cloud services.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor engineers and guide teams in adopting cloud best practices.
• Linux/Unix Proficiency: Solid background in Linux/Unix systems and cloud infrastructure management within AWS.

The salary range for this position is $137,000 - $175,000; commensurate salary to be determined based on skills, professional background and expertise.  This position is also eligible, pursuant to applicable eMoney policies, for the annual bonus program, retirement contributions, health insurance, sick leave, parental leave and paid time off. Apply