Cloud/AI Platform Engineer-4

Remote, Illinois 60007 Posted October 5th, 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