Distributed Database Cloud Engineering Consultant

Description:

We're seeking a Cloud Engineer to join a Distributed Database Platform team within the financial services industry. This team is composed of highly experienced engineers, and we're intentionally looking for someone with solid, hands-on experience (6+ years) who can bring fresh energy and balance to a very senior group. You'll work on cloud-native, non-relational database platforms that support highly available, resilient systems. The environment emphasizes automation, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, and collaborative problem-solving. This is a great opportunity for an engineer who enjoys modern cloud engineering without needing to be the most senior voice in the room. Due to client requirements, applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance.

Rate:

$65 - $ / hr. w2

Responsibilities:

Deploy, scale, and operate NoSQL / non-relational databases in public cloud environments Build and maintain automation and CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub, and artifact repositories Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using tools like Terraform, OpenTofu, ARM templates, or CloudFormation Automate administrative and operational tasks using Python and scripting (shell, Groovy, or similar) Configure monitoring, alerting, and observability to support highly available platforms Triage and resolve production issues, participating in root cause analysis and outage resolution Collaborate closely with platform, application, and infrastructure teams in an open, transparent engineering culture

Experience Requirements:

6+ years of professional experience in cloud engineering, platform engineering, or infrastructure automation Background supporting production systems in cloud environments Must-Have Skill Hands-on experience using Markdown languages (Markdown, CommonMark, GitHub-Flavored Markdown) within VS Code or modern IDEs to support automation, configuration artifacts, and streamlined developer workflows Top Technical Skills Experience working with NoSQL databases Jenkins -based automation Python scripting CloudFormation or equivalent IaC tooling Strong Linux/Unix fundamentals Public cloud experience ( AWS and/or Azure ) Bonus / Nice-to-Have Skills Public cloud certifications (AWS or Azure) Experience deploying or supporting Kubernetes in the cloud Exposure to AI agents or workflow orchestration integrated with cloud-native services

Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience) Recruitment Transparency Notice Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( , ) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group's use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process. Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following: When you work with Eliassen Group, all email communication will come from an Eliassen.com address, never Gmail, Yahoo, etc. Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group. If you have any indication of fraudulent activity, please contact .

About Eliassen Group:

Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients' capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve. Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws. Don't miss out on our referral program! If we hire a candidate that you refer us to then you can be eligible for a $1,000 referral check!