AWS Cloud Engineer

AWS Cloud Engineer

The Jockey Club Technology Services, a TJC Innovations company

The Jockey Club Technology Services (TJCTS), a TJC Innovations company, is a technology company formed in 2002 to maximize the benefits of state-of-the-art communications and data management technology in support of The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred industry at large. We provide technology solutions that include software development, consulting, and hosting/managed services to address complex business needs.

Learn more about us: www.tjctechnology.com

About the Role

We are seeking a talented AWS Cloud Engineer to join our team and play a key role in our AWS migration and modernization initiatives. The ideal candidate will focus on transforming traditional on-premises workloads into cloud-optimized solutions utilizing various migration approaches and modern cloud-native implementations. You'll be a collaborative problem-solver with excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.

This position is remote, but you must reside in Kentucky.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Modernize on-premises applications and infrastructure for AWS cloud environments.

• Design cloud-native solutions using serverless (Lambda, API Gateway) and microservices architectures.

• Develop Infrastructure as Code using CloudFormation, AWS CDK or Terraform.

• Implement complete CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy.

• Migrate databases to AWS RDS/Aurora and modernize file systems from UNC paths to S3.

• Build event-driven architectures using SQS, SNS, and EventBridge with scalable load balancing.

• Collaborate with teams to analyze legacy systems and deliver modernized cloud solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of professional software development experience with cloud technologies.

• Strong proficiency in SQL and database design/optimization.

• AWS Database Services: RDS, Aurora, including migration and performance tuning.

• AWS DevOps: CodePipeline, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy for complete CI/CD implementation.

• AWS Serverless & APIs: Lambda and API Gateway for modern architecture patterns.

• Infrastructure as Code: CloudFormation, AWS CDK, or Terraform experience.

• AWS Core Services: EC2, S3, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch.

• Cloud Architecture: Microservices, event-driven patterns (SQS, SNS, EventBridge).

• Containerization: Docker, ECS experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.

What We Offer

We believe in taking care of our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company matching

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Health savings and flexible spending accounts

• Dependent care reimbursement and dependent coverage options

• Paid holidays, sick time, and PTO

• Employee assistance program and volunteer time off

• Prescription drug insurance and AD&D insurance

Why Join Us?

At TJCTS, you'll have the opportunity to lead critical cloud modernization projects that support the growth and innovation of The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred industry. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values technical excellence, cloud-first thinking, and continuous learning while working on meaningful transformation initiatives.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Cloud architecture: 3 years (Required)
• AWS Core Services: 3 years (Required)
• AWS Database Services: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Kentucky (Required)

Work Location: Remote