Software Configuration/Release Engineer(AWS & Terraform)

Location: Atlanta, GA

Work Type: Hybrid (2 days onsite per week)

Interview Mode: On-site interviews only

We are hiring a Senior Software Configuration / Release Engineer to support a high-visibility project with the State in Atlanta. This role is responsible for automating, maintaining, and governing cloud configuration and release processes across enterprise AWS environments.

You’ll work closely with DevOps, Security, and Infrastructure teams to deliver secure, compliant, and highly available cloud platforms that support statewide services.

Cloud Configuration & Infrastructure Automation

• Design and maintain AWS configuration management standards and processes
• Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
• Automate provisioning and lifecycle management of AWS resources (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
• Ensure consistency and security across Dev, Test, Stage, and Production environments

Release Engineering & DevOps

• Support CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, and CodePipeline
• Partner with DevOps teams on deployments, rollbacks, and configuration updates
• Ensure environments are stable and release-ready

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 8 years of configuration or release engineering experience
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, ACM)
• 3 years of Terraform and Infrastructure as Code experience
• Experience with AWS Code Suite (CodeCommit, CodeBuild, CodeDeploy, CodePipeline)
• Expertise in AWS backup solutions, patching, and SSL/TLS certificate management
• Strong documentation and communication skills

• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
• AWS and/or Terraform certifications
• Experience working in state or local government environments
• Agile or project management tool experience
• Vendor or stakeholder management experience

• Work on a long-term, impactful State of Georgia project
• Hybrid work model with consistent onsite schedule
• Opportunity to lead cloud automation and governance at scale

📩 Interested candidates: Apply here or reach out with your resume to discuss further.