Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

About Xebia With 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 About 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.