Cloud/AI Platform Engineer-2

Remote, Illinois 60007 Posted September 30th, 2026

##### **Job Type: Contract**

##### **Job Category: IT**

#### **Job Description**

**Job Description –** Cloud/AI Platform Engineer

**Location –** Remote

**Contract****Tech Stack:** AWS, Kubernetes, Node. js, Python, Claude

**Job Responsibilities:**

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable cloud\-based applications and services using **AWS**.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using **Kubernetes**.
• Develop backend services, APIs, and automation using **Node.js** and **Python**.
• Build and maintain highly available, scalable, and secure cloud infrastructure.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines and support automated application deployment and release processes.
• Monitor application and infrastructure performance and troubleshoot production issues.
• Work with Kubernetes deployments, services, configurations, scaling, and container orchestration.
• Develop automation scripts and tools using Python and Node.js to improve operational efficiency.
• Integrate **Claude and AI capabilities** into applications, workflows, and developer productivity solutions.
• Demonstrate hands\-on proficiency with **Claude skills**, including effective prompt development, workflow automation, AI\-assisted development, and integration of Claude into technical solutions.
• Evaluate and implement AI\-powered solutions using Claude for application development and engineering use cases.
• Collaborate with developers, architects, DevOps engineers, and other stakeholders to design and deliver technical solutions.
• Follow cloud security, scalability, reliability, and performance best practices.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues across application, container, Kubernetes, and AWS environments.

**Required Skills:**

• Strong hands\-on experience with **AWS**.
• Hands\-on experience with **Kubernetes** and containerized applications.
• Strong programming experience in **Node.js** and **Python**.
• Practical experience building and integrating APIs and backend services.
• Proficiency with **Claude/Anthropic AI technologies and Claude skills**.
• Experience using AI tools for software development, automation, and engineering workflows.
• Strong understanding of cloud\-native architecture and DevOps practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem\-solving skills.

##### **Required Skills**

DevOps Engineer