Salt
AWS Engineer
SaltNetherlands4 days ago
ContractInformation Technology, Project Management +1

Salt is currently hiring a AWS specialist for a client of ours in Amsterdam.


Role is for freelancers with kvk/zzp.


A Software Engineer II designs, develops, and maintains scalable software applications and cloud-native services. The role focuses on delivering high-quality code, leveraging AWS cloud services, and implementing CI/CD pipelines to support reliable and efficient software delivery. The engineer collaborates with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions and takes ownership of services throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Software Development

  • Develop and maintain scalable applications using modern development practices.
  • Write clean, reusable, and maintainable code using standard design patterns.
  • Implement automated testing and ensure high code quality and reliability.

Cloud & AWS

  • Build and deploy cloud-native services using AWS.
  • Implement infrastructure automation using Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform or CloudFormation).
  • Monitor application performance and ensure scalability and resilience.

CI/CD & DevOps

  • Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, testing, and deployment processes.
  • Improve release processes and deployment reliability through automation.

System Ownership & Operations

  • Own services end-to-end, including deployment, monitoring, and production support.
  • Investigate and resolve production incidents and perform root cause analysis.
  • Maintain operational documentation and runbooks.

Architecture & Collaboration

  • Contribute to system design and architectural discussions.
  • Work closely with engineers and product teams to deliver scalable and reliable solutions.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
  • 3–5 years of software engineering experience.

Technical Skills

  • Java (primary programming language)
  • Perl (experience or willingness to learn)
  • AWS cloud services
  • CI/CD pipeline development
  • Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar)
  • Experience with microservices, REST APIs, and automated testing
  • Data engineering experience preferred

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