Job Title: AWS engineer with MongDB and Kafka
Location: Hartford CT _. Need local and No H1b;s
Role Overview
We are seeking a skilled AWS Engineer with strong expertise in AWS Cloud, MongoDB Atlas, and Apache Kafka to
design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and high-performance data
and application platforms for a healthcare client. The ideal candidate
will have hands-on experience with cloud-native architectures, real-time
data streaming, and healthcare data compliance standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure using AWS services.
- Implement scalable data solutions integrating MongoDB Atlas and Kafka for real-time processing.
- Build and manage data pipelines for ingestion, transformation, and delivery across systems.
- Optimize system performance, reliability, and cost efficiency in AWS environments.
- Develop infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Ensure data security, compliance, and governance aligned with healthcare regulations (HIPAA, PHI handling, etc.).
- Monitor system health, troubleshoot issues, and implement automation for operational excellence.
- Collaborate with architects, developers, and DevOps teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
- Maintain documentation for architecture, processes, and operational procedures.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 6+ years of experience in cloud engineering or platform engineering.
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, Glue, etc.).
- Solid experience working with MongoDB Atlas, including cluster setup, performance tuning, and security.
- Hands-on experience with Apache Kafka (topic management, producers/consumers, streaming pipelines).
- Experience designing real-time or event-driven architectures.
- Proficiency in scripting/programming (Python, Bash, or similar).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is preferred.
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and cloud architecture principles.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in the healthcare or life sciences domain.
- Knowledge of data compliance and regulatory standards.
- AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or similar).
- Experience with monitoring tools and logging frameworks.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder collaboration skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.