Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

About XebiaWith over 20 years of experience, our global network of passionate technologists and pioneering craftsmen deliver cutting-edge technology and game-changing consulting to companies on the brink of transformation. Since 2001, we have grown from a Java company into a full-service digital consulting company with 5,500+ professionals working on a worldwide ambition.We are organized in complementary service lines – teams with a tremendous amount of knowledge and experience within a particular field, such as Agile, DevOps, Data and AI, Cloud, Software Technology, Functional Programming, Intelligent Automation, and Microsoft.We help the world’s top 250+ companies and category leaders overcome digital challenges, embrace innovation, adopt new technology, and implement new business models. In addition to high-quality consulting, we also provide offshoring and nearshoring services.For more details, please visit www.xebia.comAbout the role:We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team. You will play a critical role in designing, building, and delivering enterprise-grade network solutions that form the backbone of our global infrastructure. As one of "The Builders," you will be responsible for hands-on implementation and deployment of our network infrastructure across multiple regions.Key Responsibilities:Deliver the entire global network backbone infrastructure across IAD, PDX, and DUB regions as defined in the project plan.Build centralized egress architectures using AWS Network Firewall to ensure secure, scalable, and cost-effective traffic management across all regions.Build and maintain AWS Cloud WAN infrastructure to provide seamless connectivity and routing across our global network footprint.Develop and maintain infrastructure as code using Terraform to ensure consistent, repeatable, and version-controlled network deployments.Collaborate with security architects, cloud engineers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into robust network architectures and technical specifications.Drive the implementation of network automation and self-service capabilities to enable parallel development and incremental delivery of network services.Lead by example through hands-on technical work while mentoring other network engineers, providing technical guidance and knowledge transfer.Ensure the reliability, performance, and security of network infrastructure through comprehensive testing, monitoring, and continuous improvement.Drive the adoption of best practices in network engineering, including infrastructure as code or automation-first approaches.Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues across multi-region environments in a timely manner.Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS networking services, industry trends, and technologies to ensure our infrastructure remains competitive and efficient.Required Skills and Experience:5+ years of experience in network engineering, with a focus on enterprise cloud networking solutions.Deep, hands-on expertise in AWS Cloud WAN, including configuration, routing policies, and multi-region connectivity.Strong proficiency in Terraform for infrastructure as code, with proven experience managing complex network deployments.Extensive experience designing and implementing centralized egress architectures using AWS Network Firewall, including policy management and traffic inspection.Proven track record of delivering large-scale network infrastructure projects in a fast-paced environment.Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively about complex network challenges.Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-oriented environment.Experience with agile methodologies and DevOps practices applied to network infrastructure.Proven ability to use a data-driven approach to network optimization, capacity planning, and decision-making.Ability to communicate fluently in English.