Scottsdale, ArizonaHybridContract$70/hr - $89/hrA financial services organization is currently looking to hire a Senior Cloud Engineer on a contract basis in the Phoenix, AZ area. This role follows a hybrid schedule with three onsite days per week and focuses on AWS cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, security, and operational excellence across mission-critical systems.
The engineer will support a large-scale cloud modernization effort involving the migration of critical applications and data from on-premises environments to AWS. Responsibilities include building and optimizing cloud-native infrastructure, maintaining security and compliance controls, implementing Infrastructure as Code with Terraform, strengthening observability capabilities, supporting disaster recovery initiatives, and troubleshooting complex production issues within highly regulated environments.
Contract Duration: Through End of YearRequired Skills & Experience7+ years of Cloud Engineering or DevOps experience 3+ years of hands-on AWS experience Strong expertise with AWS services including EC2, EKS, Lambda, RDS, S3, and IAM Experience administering Kubernetes environments, particularly EKS Strong Linux administration experience Hands-on Docker experience Experience delivering business-critical production systems Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices Experience with software development methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Lean Experience implementing security and compliance controls aligned with PCI-DSS, SOC 2, or FFIEC Experience supporting cloud vulnerability management and patching programs Experience building and maintaining observability solutions for complex transactional systems Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills Current AWS or comparable cloud certification Ability to participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, or equivalent experience
Desired Skills & ExperienceExperience with AppDynamics monitoring and alerting Experience with container security platforms such as Twistlock or Aqua Security Development experience with C#, Ruby, or Python Knowledge of ACH/EFT payment processing Knowledge of RTP or FedNow payment networks Experience within FinTech, banking, or other highly regulated industries Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or a related discipline
What You Will Be Doing
Tech Breakdown
50% AWS Cloud Infrastructure 20% Kubernetes, Docker & Platform Engineering 15% Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD 15% Security, Compliance & Observability
Daily Responsibilities 60% Hands-On Cloud Engineering 20% Incident Response, Troubleshooting & Operational Support 10% Documentation, Audits & Compliance Activities 10% Cross-Functional Collaboration & Planning
You will receive the following benefits:Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity Insurance401(k) including match with pre and post-tax optionsPaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver PlanMotion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.
