Highlight your AWS certifications

AWS certifications demonstrate your expertise and commitment to staying current with AWS technologies. Be sure to prominently feature your certifications on your resume.

Compare these two examples:

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (2022)
• AWS Certified Developer - Associate (2021)
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate (2020)

The second example is stronger because it lists the specific certifications with the year earned, showing a progression of skills over time.

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   Quantify your impact with metrics

Whenever possible, use specific numbers and metrics to quantify the impact of your work. This helps hiring managers understand the scale and significance of your contributions.

Here are some examples:

• Migrated 50+ on-premises servers to AWS, reducing infrastructure costs by 30%
• Designed and implemented a highly available architecture using EC2, ELB, and Auto Scaling, achieving 99.99% uptime
• Automated deployment processes using AWS CodePipeline and CodeBuild, reducing deployment time from 2 hours to 15 minutes

Notice how each example includes a specific metric that demonstrates the impact of the work.

   Showcase your experience with AWS services

As an AWS Cloud Engineer, it's crucial to highlight your hands-on experience with a wide range of AWS services. Be specific about the services you've worked with and how you've used them.

Consider these examples:

• Worked with various AWS services
• Used AWS to deploy applications

• Implemented a serverless architecture using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB
• Configured and managed AWS CloudFormation templates to automate infrastructure provisioning
• Utilized AWS CloudWatch and AWS Config for monitoring and compliance

The second set of examples is more effective because it lists specific AWS services and provides context for how they were used.

   Emphasize your experience with infrastructure as code

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is a key practice in modern cloud engineering. Showcase your experience with tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Ansible.

Compare these two examples:

Used infrastructure as code to manage AWS resources

Developed and maintained AWS CloudFormation templates to manage infrastructure across multiple environments, including production, staging, and development. Implemented best practices such as parameter store, cross-stack references, and nested stacks to ensure maintainability and reusability of templates.

The second example provides much more detail about the candidate's experience with CloudFormation and the specific techniques they used.

   Highlight your experience with DevOps practices

DevOps is an essential part of modern cloud engineering. Emphasize your experience with DevOps practices and tools.

Here are some examples:

• Implemented CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, CodeBuild, and CodeDeploy
• Used Docker and Amazon ECS to containerize and deploy microservices
• Configured infrastructure monitoring and alerting using AWS CloudWatch and Datadog
• Collaborated with development teams to implement infrastructure requirements and resolve issues

These examples demonstrate hands-on experience with specific DevOps tools and practices in the context of AWS.

   Tailor your resume to the job description

Customize your resume for each job application to highlight the skills and experiences that are most relevant to that specific role.

For example, if a job description emphasizes experience with AWS security, you might include bullet points like:

• Implemented AWS IAM policies and roles to enforce least privilege access
• Configured AWS GuardDuty and Security Hub to monitor and alert on potential security threats
• Conducted regular security audits and remediated identified vulnerabilities

By tailoring your resume to the job description, you show the hiring manager that you have the specific skills and experiences they are looking for.