Highlights
This is a hands-on engineering role that combines deep technical execution with architectural collaboration, requiring strong experience in AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native design patterns. This role is responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environments across networking, compute, storage, and platform services.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Overland Park, KS |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Company Size | 2,500 to 4,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 1966 |
Description
Description
We are seeking a Senior AWS Cloud Engineer to design, build, and operate full-stack cloud infrastructure on AWS. This role is responsible for delivering scalable, secure, and highly available cloud environments across networking, compute, storage, and platform services.
This is a hands-on engineering role that combines deep technical execution with architectural collaboration, requiring strong experience in AWS, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and cloud-native design patterns. The ideal candidate will also provide technical leadership to junior engineers while partnering closely with centralized architecture teams.
Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure Engineering
Design, build, and maintain end-to-end AWS infrastructure including:
- Networking (VPCs, subnets, routing, security groups)
- Compute (EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, container platforms)
- Storage (S3, EBS, RDS, and related services)
- Build scalable, resilient, and cost-efficient cloud environments aligned with enterprise standards
- Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred, CloudFormation, or similar)
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation for infrastructure and applications
Architecture & Design
- Translate business and application requirements into AWS-based solutions and technical designs
- Collaborate with centralized AWS architects to align implementation with enterprise architecture standards
- Contribute to design reviews, architecture decisions, and continuous improvement of cloud patterns
- Ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and performance standards
- Collaborate across departments with Application Development leadership to align on and design infrastructure solutions
Operations & Reliability
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize AWS environments for performance, availability, and cost efficiency
- Implement best practices for logging, monitoring, and alerting (e.g., CloudWatch)
- Participate in incident response and root cause analysis
- Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning
Leadership & Collaboration
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers
- Lead implementation efforts and drive engineering best practices
- Collaborate with DevOps Platform team, security, and application teams to deliver integrated solutions
- Act as a senior engineering voice in technical discussions and decision-making
On-Call & Support
- Participate in a rotational on-call schedule, including after-hours and weekend support
- Respond to and resolve production incidents as part of operational responsibilities
Qualifications
- 5+ years of hands-on AWS engineering experience (mid-to-senior level)
- Proven experience designing and implementing AWS infrastructure across:
- Networking, compute, and storage layers
- Strong expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform)
- Deep knowledge of AWS core services (e.g., EC2, S3, VPC, IAM) and platform services
- Experience with Elastic Beanstalk and application deployment patterns
- Solid understanding of cloud architecture, security, and scalability
Preferred Qualifications
- AWS certifications (e.g., Solutions Architect, SysOps Administrator)
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS)
- Experience with CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with cost optimization (FinOps) practices
- Background in hybrid cloud or migration initiatives
- PCI, SOC and SOX experience
- Experience with on prem Windows infrastructure is a plus
Technical Skills
- AWS Services: EC2, VPC, S3, IAM, RDS, Elastic Beanstalk
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation
- Scripting: Python, Bash, or similar
- CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, AWS CodePipeline
- Monitoring: CloudWatch and logging tools
- New Relic: Experience with New Relic is a plus
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to translate complex technical concepts into actionable solutions
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Proven ability to mentor and lead junior engineers
Work Environment & Expectations
- Participation in on-call rotation including evenings and weekends
- Fast-paced, collaborative cloud engineering environment
About Company
Founded in 1966 and based in Plano, Texas, Tyler Technologies is the largest national provider of integrated software systems and information technology services exclusively focused on the public sector. Simply put — Tyler empowers people who serve the public.
We devote all of our time, energy and resources to help local governments and school districts become more efficient, accessible and responsive. At more than 11,000 local government offices in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and other international locations, our clients can attest to our ability to fulfill this promise.
Tyler delivers an expansive portfolio of software and service solutions designed to automate mission-critical public sector operations, including:
State & Local Government Solutions
Working With Us
Working at Tyler means you are part of a vibrant community of professionals who care about their clients as much as they care about each other. We work closely, sharing knowledge and inspiring each other to learn and grow so that we can continually improve service to our clients. When you work at Tyler, you receive benefits that support your health and well-being. Our comprehensive offering was created to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of our staff.
Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.
We devote all of our time, energy and resources to help local governments and school districts become more efficient, accessible and responsive. At more than 11,000 local government offices in all 50 states, Canada, the Caribbean, the United Kingdom and other international locations, our clients can attest to our ability to fulfill this promise.
Tyler delivers an expansive portfolio of software and service solutions designed to automate mission-critical public sector operations, including:
State & Local Government Solutions
- ERP | Financial
- Courts & Justice
- Appraisal & Tax
- Records & Documents
- Planning, Permitting & Licensing
- Public Safety
- Student Management
- Financial
Working With Us
Working at Tyler means you are part of a vibrant community of professionals who care about their clients as much as they care about each other. We work closely, sharing knowledge and inspiring each other to learn and grow so that we can continually improve service to our clients. When you work at Tyler, you receive benefits that support your health and well-being. Our comprehensive offering was created to accommodate the diverse lifestyles of our staff.
Tyler Technologies is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender/sex, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.