AWS & DataDog Engineer

Job Title: AWS & DataDog Engineer 

Location: Fully Remote (Central/Eastern Time Zones)

Duration: Long-term Contract (12+ months minimum)

Rate: $80-$100 USD/hour

Overview
We are seeking an experienced technical professional with strong AWS and DataDog expertise to join a long-term engagement supporting one of our clients most established enterprise customers. This is a hands-on, business-focused role that requires deep understanding of AWS infrastructure (both on-prem and cloud) and advanced proficiency in DataDog monitoring and observability tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, maintain, and optimize AWS environments spanning on-prem and cloud systems
• Implement and manage DataDog monitoring solutions across complex enterprise infrastructures
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and performance issues in real time
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical initiatives with business goals
• Develop automation scripts and tools to improve system efficiency and reliability

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience with AWS (including hybrid/on-prem environments)
• Proven, enterprise-level experience with DataDog setup, configuration, and optimization
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, security, and monitoring best practices
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fully remote environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Additional Details

• Flexible start date, but preference for availability to begin soon
• Long-term, stable project with an established enterprise client

Important Notice
Due to a recent increase in falsified applications, we require applicants to include a link to their LinkedIn profile (or another professional profile) with their application.