Senior AWS Platform Engineer

Company description Hi there! We're Razorfish. We've been leading the marketing industry with our digital expertise since the start of the internet. But in 2020, we did a full reboot. What's different? It all starts with people. Weird, wonderful, complex people - with diverse backgrounds in strategy, creative and technology. But no matter how different we are, we all have one thing in common. We believe our differences are our strength. So we push for inclusion, challenge convention and bring in new perspectives, to inspire new ideas. Because when we connect by understanding what makes people different, we can create unforgettable experiences that enrich lives. Join us at razorfish.com. Overview We are seeking an experienced AWS Developer to design, build, and operate cloud-native applications and automation on Amazon Web Services. The ideal candidate combines strong software engineering skills with deep hands-on experience across AWS services, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), CI/CD, observability, and cloud security. This role partners closely with engineering, security, and operations teams to deliver scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud solutions. ResponsibilitiesDesign, develop, test, and deploy cloud-native applications and services on AWS, including serverless and container-based workloads. Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform, including development of reusable, production-grade Terraform modules. Build and manage CI/CD pipelines and release automation using Git, Jenkins/GitHub Actions, Artifactory, and container registries. Integrate applications with AWS services such as Lambda, ECS/EKS, EC2, API Gateway, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, SNS/SQS, KMS, and IAM. Apply cloud security best practices, including IAM policy design, KMS encryption, secure configurations, and automated security/policy validations. Collaborate with architects, SREs, and security teams to ensure deployments comply with governance, networking, and regulatory requirements. Troubleshoot and optimize application performance, reliability, and cost; participate in incident response and post-incident reviews. Contribute to design reviews, documentation, automation standards, and developer tooling to improve engineering productivity and operational safety. QualificationsProven software development experience (Python, Java, Node.js, or similar) and strong Unix/Linux shell skills. Hands-on experience building and deploying applications on AWS with strong knowledge of compute, storage, networking, database, and messaging services. Proficiency with Terraform, including authoring advanced and reusable IaC modules. Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS) and deploying container workloads on AWS. Familiarity with observability and reliability tooling such as CloudWatch, CloudTrail, X-Ray, AWS Config, and ELK/EFK stacks. Strong understanding of cloud security, IAM, encryption, and secure coding and deployment best practices. Awareness of AWS cost optimization strategies and cloud financial governance. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills. AWS Developer or DevOps certifications preferred (e.g., AWS Certified Developer - Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional). Additional skills: Experience with Helm and Kubernetes deployments managed via Terraform. Kubernetes certifications such as CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator) or CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer). Experience with serverless architectures and application migration to AWS. Python scripting experience for automation, tooling, and workflow orchestration. Additional information The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include: Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance Tuition Assistance Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more Matching Gifts programs Flexible working arrangements 'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility) Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents. Razorfish is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact . All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $73,150 - $96,200 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 3/15/26.

Created: 2026-03-04