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CC Pace

AWS Cloud Engineer

Hybrid

Dallas-fort worth metroplex, United states

Freelance

07-02-2026

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Skills

Leadership TypeScript Cloud Security GitHub CI/CD DevOps Version Control Jenkins Architecture git Autonomy Organization AWS cloud platforms AWS Cloud Terraform GitHub Actions

Job Specifications

Location: Remote (Irving, TX office for occasional meetings)

We're seeking an experienced Senior Staff Engineer, DevOps to lead our cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps initiatives. In this strategic role, you'll shape the technical direction of our line of business, drive operational excellence, and mentor teams in modern cloud practices. You'll have the autonomy to influence critical technical decisions while working with a collaborative team in a primarily remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead technical and strategic initiatives for a line of business, developing cohesive approaches across all projects
Identify and implement opportunities for optimization and efficiency gains across infrastructure and deployment pipelines
Assess, design, and secure DevSecOps services and solutions on AWS cloud platforms
Champion and evangelize best practices for your area of focus and technology stack across the organization
Take ownership of critical technical decisions and guide their implementation with increasing scope and impact
Design and provision infrastructure programmatically in AWS using Autoscaling Groups, Security Groups, Route53, S3, and IAM
Enable data development teams to deliver new code daily through robust Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines
Build and maintain scalable data infrastructure for end-to-end data factory platforms using Terraform and related Infrastructure-as-Code technologies
Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

Extensive experience with AWS cloud services and architecture
Advanced proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure-as-Code principles
Strong expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
Proven experience with Git version control and modern development workflows
Deep understanding of DevSecOps practices and cloud security
Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and influence architectural decisions
Experience managing complex infrastructure at scale

Preferred Skills & Experience

Terraform CDK expertise
TypeScript proficiency
GitHub Actions implementation and optimization
Jenkins pipeline development and management
Experience with data infrastructure and data factory platforms
Track record of mentoring and developing engineering teams
Background in DevSecOps and cloud security best practices

What We're Looking For

You're a strategic thinker who combines deep technical expertise with strong leadership capabilities.

You thrive in taking ownership of complex problems, architecting elegant solutions, and elevating the technical practices of your team.

Your passion for automation, infrastructure excellence, and security drives you to continuously improve our systems and processes.

You communicate effectively across technical and non-technical stakeholders and inspire others through your expertise and vision.

Additional Information

Contract Type: This position offers potential for extension or conversion to a permanent role based on performance and business needs.

Work Environment: Primarily remote with occasional in-person meetings at client's Irving, TX office.

About the Company

CC Pace is your trusted partner for everything from Business Agility to IT and Consumer Lending Talent Acquisition. What sets us apart is our hands-on approach to tackling business and technology challenges, working side by side with our clients to meet goals, overcome obstacles, and redefine success. Our seasoned experts blend years of experience with industry best practices to deliver innovative solutions that align with strategic objectives and enhance day-to-day operations. For over 40 years, we've been driven by a commi... Know more