Platform Engineer

Sandton FULL TIME R50,000 - R66,667 / Month
(R600,000 - R800,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join us as a Platform Engineer, where your expertise in cloud solutions will be key to transforming business operations. We seek an individual enthusiastic about leveraging technology to optimize performance and scalability in cloud environments. Your contributions will directly impact our success in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and deploy cloud applications using leading cloud providers.
  • Work with DevOps methodologies to integrate automation into cloud operations.
  • Ensure compliance with best practices for cloud governance.
  • Utilize monitoring tools to analyze performance and scalability.
  • Engage in capacity planning to accommodate future growth.
  • Optimize cloud costs through better resource management.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
Experience
  • 3-5 years of experience in cloud computing and DevOps roles
Technical Skills
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes
Soft Skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
Certifications
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect
  • Docker Certified Associate
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with Terraform: Hands-on experience in managing infrastructure as code.
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana: Knowledge of monitoring cloud applications and infrastructures.

Benefits

  • Health insurance and retirement plan options
  • Paid time off and flexible working hours
  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • Support for obtaining relevant certifications

Company Culture

  • Innovation: We foster an innovative work environment where creativity and new ideas are highly valued.
  • Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to building a diverse team and inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve.
  • Continuous Learning: We believe in continuous learning and provide resources to help our staff grow and develop.
Status: Closed