Senior Cloud Engineer - Governance and Networking

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Date: 18 Nov 2024

Location: Lisbon, PT

Company: Miniclip

Job Description

 

Miniclip is looking for a skilled and experienced Cloud Engineer with a strong background in development and expertise in AWS governance and networking. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Landing Zone, AWS Cloud WAN, and Account Factory, and a thorough understanding of cloud infrastructure management. This role will be crucial in designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud environment, ensuring it is secure, scalable, and efficient. Additionally, the candidate should have experience in AWS cost optimization and the ability to propose Reserved Instances (RIs) for cost savings, and implementation of Cloud networking solutions.

What will you be doing at Miniclip?

 

Design and Implementation:

  • Design and implement AWS cloud infrastructure solutions based on best practices.
  • Develop and manage AWS Landing Zones to ensure a secure and scalable multi-account environment.
  • Implement and manage AWS Cloud WAN to ensure efficient and reliable wide-area networking.
  • Implement and manage AWS Account Factory to automate account creation and governance.

Development and Automation:

  • Write and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform.
  • Develop automation scripts and tools to streamline cloud operations and deployment processes.

Governance and Compliance:

  • Establish and enforce cloud governance policies and procedures.
  • Ensure compliance with security standards and industry best practices.
  • Monitor cloud environments for compliance with governance policies.

 

Cost Optimization:

  • Monitor and analyze AWS usage and spending patterns.
  • Propose and implement cost-saving measures, including the use of Reserved Instances (RIs).
  • Develop and present cost optimization reports and recommendations to stakeholders.

Networking:

  • Design and manage Cloud Network Topologies (VPCs, intra and inter connectivity).
  • Implement and manage VPN connections, AWS Cloud WAN, and other networking components.
  • Configure and manage WAN routing protocols, such as BGP, to ensure efficient and reliable network connectivity.
  • Troubleshoot network-related issues and optimize network performance.

Collaboration and Support:

  • Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure cloud solutions align with business requirements.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.
  • Support and troubleshoot cloud infrastructure issues and incidents.

What are we looking for?

 

Academic qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in cloud engineering, with a focus on AWS.
  • Proven experience in development and automation using languages such as Python  or Go.
  • Extensive experience with AWS services including AWS Control Tower, AWS Organizations, AWS Budgets.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS Landing Zone, AWS Cloud WAN, and Account Factory for Terraform.
  • Strong understanding of cloud networking concepts and experience with AWS networking services.
  • Experience in WAN routing protocols such as BGP.
  • Experience in AWS cost optimization, including the analysis and proposal of Reserved Instances (RIs).

 

Skills and competences

 

  • Proficiency in Terraform and infrastructure as code (IaC) practices.
  • Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and frameworks.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Certifications:
    • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional) or equivalent certification is preferred.
    • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Advanced Networking Specialty is a plus.

About Miniclip

Miniclip is a global leader in games and one of the world's biggest developers and publishers of mobile games, with a mission of unleashing the gamer in everyone. It distributes highly engaging games to a global audience of over 400 million monthly and 65 million daily active users across mobile, PC, console, social, and online platforms. Operating in 12 countries, Miniclip develops and launches games in multiple categories across its 20 studios.

Founded in 2001 with an internationally recognised brand name, Miniclip has successfully grown a global audience across 195 countries and six continents. It has a unique understanding of the games space, developing and distributing a strong portfolio of over 60 high-quality mobile games globally.

To date, Miniclip’s studios and companies have generated more than 10 billion downloads, including the following games: 8 Ball PoolTM, Subway SurfersTM, Golf BattleTM, Football StrikeTM, Carrom PoolTM, OSM - Online Soccer ManagerTM, Football Rivals TM, Pure Sniper TM, Puzzle Page TM, Head Ball 2TM, Motorsport ManagerTM, Darts of FuryTM, Ultimate GolfTM, Mini Football TM, Triple Match 3D TM, Agar.ioTM, and PowerWash Simulator TM.

For more information, visit https://miniclip.com/