Rural King · 4 hours ago
AWS DevOps Engineer
Mattoon, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $125K/yr
4+ years expRural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. The AWS DevOps Engineer will design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure while supporting the eCommerce platform and contributing to broader IT initiatives leveraging AWS services.
AgricultureE-CommerceFarmingRetail
Responsibilities
Manage and optimize AWS cloud environments across multiple business systems, including eCommerce and enterprise platforms
Oversee provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of EC2 instances, load balancers, and supporting services
Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery and integration across applications
Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless deployment, scalability, and integration of cloud-based systems
Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation
Monitor and tune system performance using AWS CloudWatch or similar observability tools
Implement automated scaling, backup, and disaster recovery processes to enhance resilience and uptime
Support security and compliance practices, including IAM management, patching, and environment segregation
Work closely with Project Management and Development teams to plan and execute application releases in AWS
Continuously evaluate new AWS services and tools to improve automation, efficiency, and cost optimization
Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism
Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments
Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively
Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
4–6 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Operations
Proven experience managing and supporting applications hosted on AWS EC2 and related AWS services
Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline management and automation scripting (e.g., Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Familiarity with networking, load balancing, and security configuration within AWS
Experience supporting multi-tier applications, preferably including web, middleware, and data layers
Understanding of Agile delivery practices and experience collaborating with Product and Project teams
Excellent troubleshooting, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas, instructions, and information clearly and concisely
Demonstrated ability to actively listen, ask relevant questions, and provide thorough and articulate responses
Preferred
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect)
Benefits
401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%
Healthcare plans to support your needs
Virtual doctor visits
Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program
15% Associate Discount
Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program
Associate Assistance Program
RK Cares Associate Hardship Program
24/7 Chaplaincy Services
Company paid YMCA Family Membership
Company
Rural King
Rural King is America's farm and home store that provides essentials to the communities they serve.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Paul Martinson
Chief Financial Officer
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