Aws Cloud Engineer, Portugal

Fortil is an international engineering and technology consulting group, built on an independent model, bringing together over 2,500 employees. With 30 offices across 14 countries, Fortil fosters entrepreneurial freedom and the empowerment of individual potential. Your Responsabilities

As part of our ongoing growth, we are looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer (M/F) - remote in Portugal to support cloud transformation and digital innovation initiatives. You will join our technology team, reporting to the Cloud Engineering Lead , and will be an essential contributor to the success of key infrastructure and Dev Ops projects.


Design, implement, and manage secure AWS infrastructure architectures, focusing on scalability, reliability, and cost optimization


Automate deployments and manage Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) using tools such as Terraform, Cloud Formation, or AWS CDK


Monitor system health and performance with AWS native services (Cloud Watch, Cloud Trail), responding to incidents and proactively resolving issues


Collaborate with application, security, and Dev Ops teams to ensure seamless deployment pipelines (CI/CD) and integration across cloud-based platforms


Ensure compliance with company and industry regulations on cloud security, backup, disaster recovery, and access management


Analyze and optimize cloud spend, recommending improvements to drive efficiency


Document cloud solutions, participate in technical reviews, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Your Profile


Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience


At least 3 years of experience deploying and managing AWS cloud solutions


Hands-on expertise in core AWS services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC, RDS, IAM, ECS/EKS)


Proficiency with at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Bash, or similar)


Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git Lab CI, AWS Code Pipeline, or similar)


Strong understanding of security best practices in the cloud (encryption, least-privilege access, patch management)


Relevant AWS certifications (AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Sys Ops, or Dev Ops Engineer) are a plus


English language proficiency (B2 or higher)
Soft skills


Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities


Effective communicator who thrives in multidisciplinary teams


Attention to detail and passion for high-quality engineering outcomes


Proactive, adaptable, and eager to contribute to high-impact projects
Why Join Us?


Personalized support and resources to accelerate your career growth


An open, diverse, and innovative ecosystem that empowers you to step out of your comfort zone


The opportunity to become a company shareholder


Engagement with community and non-profit technology projects


Supportive policies for work-life balance and parenthood

Fortil is committed to equal opportunity. All our positions are open to people with disabilities, regardless of gender, origin, or sexual orientation.