Cloud Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Cloud Engineer to join our innovative team in Cape Town. The successful candidate will work on deploying and managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring optimum performance and security. You will collaborate closely with development and operations teams to implement best practices in cloud computing.

Responsibilities

• Manage cloud service costs and optimize resource usage.
• Investigate and resolve cloud infrastructure issues and outages.
• Work with cybersecurity teams to implement security measures.
• Provide guidance on cloud technology trends and innovations.
• Ensure high availability and performance for critical applications in the cloud.
• Develop monitoring solutions to track cloud resource usage and performance.
• Engage in regular audits of cloud infrastructure for compliance and efficiency.
• Support the migration of on-premise applications to the cloud.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Postgraduate qualification in Cloud Computing is advantageous

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in cloud solutions architecture

Technical Skills

• AWS
• Azure
• DevOps
• CI/CD
• Linux

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Adaptability

Certifications

• Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience in network security and compliance: Knowledge in securing cloud architectures and ensuring compliance.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures: Experience in building applications using AWS Lambda or Azure Functions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical insurance
• Generous leave policies including parental leave
• Flexible work arrangements and remote options
• Training and development support

Company Culture

• Continuous improvement: Our culture encourages learning from successes and challenges to foster professional growth.
• Collaboration and teamwork: We thrive on collaboration and leveraging team strengths for optimal outcomes.
• Community engagement: We believe in giving back to the community and actively participate in local initiatives.