AWS Engineer

🚀 AWS Engineer (Mid-level)

Location: Remote (Philippines)

Contract: Full-Time (Support Shift Role)

Join the Future of Digital Tech with Kolomolo

At Kolomolo, we don’t just follow trends – we set them. As a global supplier of IT services and digital modernization solutions, we help businesses embrace cutting-edge technology to optimize their operations. Now, we are growing and looking for fresh talent to grow with us.

Are you proactive, tech-savvy, and eager to build your career in IT? This role could be your perfect fit.

About the Role

As a Mid-level AWS Engineer, you will ensure the stability, reliability, and performance of AWS cloud environments that support critical business operations. This support-focused role requires strong troubleshooting ability, hands-on cloud engineering skills, and a proactive mindset to prevent and resolve issues.

You will manage Level 2–3 incidents, optimize cloud resources, contribute to automation efforts, and collaborate with multiple technical teams. The role follows a rotating shift (4 weekdays + 1 alternating weekend day), ensuring consistent operational coverage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Monitor and troubleshoot AWS infrastructure across compute, storage, database, and networking layers.

• Handle Level 2–3 cloud incidents with minimal supervision.

• Implement improvements to system reliability, automation, and performance.

• Work with Terraform, CloudFormation, or scripting to maintain infrastructure as code.

• Optimize cloud costs, resource utilization, and security posture.

• Conduct root cause analyses for recurring issues and propose long-term fixes.

• Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and development teams on operational enhancements.

• Maintain runbooks, documentation, and operational standards.

• Participate in a rotating support schedule (08:00–16:00, 4 weekdays + 1 alternating weekend day).

Technologies & Tools

• Cloud Platform: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS, Autoscaling)

• Automation & Scripting: Terraform, CloudFormation, Python, Bash

• Monitoring & Logging: CloudWatch, AWS Config, GuardDuty, logging dashboards

• Processes & Frameworks: ITIL, incident management, change management, DevOps concepts

What We’re Looking For

• 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience in AWS cloud engineering, cloud operations, or DevOps roles
• Strong working knowledge of AWS core services across compute, storage, networking, monitoring, and databases (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, RDS)
• Proven ability to independently handle Level 2–3 cloud incidents, including investigation, resolution, and escalation when required
• Experience monitoring production environments, identifying performance or availability issues, and implementing corrective actions
• Solid troubleshooting skills across infrastructure, networking, and application-adjacent cloud components
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and/or AWS CloudFormation
• Ability to contribute to operational improvements, automation initiatives, and system reliability enhancements
• Familiarity with IT service management practices, including incident, problem, and change management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to document root causes, runbooks, and operational procedures
• Willingness and availability to work a rotating support schedule, including weekend shifts

Nice to Have

• AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification
• Experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, ECS, EKS)
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar tools)
• Scripting and automation experience using Python, Bash, or similar languages
• Familiarity with AWS security and governance services such as GuardDuty, AWS Config, IAM best practices
• Experience working in DevOps or SRE-oriented environments

🌟 Why Join Kolomolo?

At Kolomolo, we prioritize innovation, agility, and autonomy. Our teams have the freedom to own their work, share ideas, and make meaningful contributions. Inspired by Scandinavian values, we believe in work-life harmony and creating an inclusive culture where everyone thrives. You will be part of a passionate, skilled, and friendly team that works hard and celebrates together. Here, you can build your career on your own terms, with opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact.

Our Flat Structure & The Culture of Inclusion

At Kolomolo, we break the corporate mold. We offer:

Agile Teams & Autonomy: No micromanagement. You’ll own your projects and enjoy the freedom to innovate.

Work-Life Harmony: Inspired by Scandinavian values, we prioritize balance and flexibility, where remote work and asynchronous collaboration are in our DNA.

Learning & Growth: Continuous learning is at our core. We reward hard work, value smart ideas, and foster an environment of mutual respect and trust.

Inclusive Culture: We believe in DEI: diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment where every individual, regardless of background, identity, or experience, feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Ready for the next step? Apply now and start an exciting journey of growth and innovation with us!