Cloud Engineer

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a skilled Cloud Engineer with AWS expertise to join our vibrant team in Johannesburg. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in cloud architecture, solution design, and will be responsible for deploying and managing our cloud infrastructure ensuring the highest level of availability and performance.

Responsibilities

• Architect robust cloud deployment strategies tailored to business needs.
• Enhance existing cloud solutions by integrating new technologies.
• Keep up with evolving cloud technologies and industry trends.
• Perform capacity planning and ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Create training materials and mentor junior staff on cloud best practices.
• Work closely with security teams to enforce policies and implement controls.
• Facilitate regular cloud cost reviews and budget forecasting.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in cloud computing with a focus on AWS

Technical Skills

• CloudFormation
• Kubernetes

Soft Skills

• Team Collaboration
• Creativity

Certifications

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with serverless architecture: Hands-on experience in designing serverless solutions with AWS Lambda.
• Experience in monitoring tools: Knowledge of tools like CloudWatch for monitoring AWS resources.

Benefits

• Competitive salary package with performance bonuses
• Health and wellness benefits including medical aid
• Professional development and certification sponsorship
• Flexible work arrangements

Company Culture

• Innovation: We embrace innovation and creativity in our approach to cloud engineering.
• Teamwork: Team collaboration is at the heart of our corporate culture. We believe in working together to achieve success.
• Growth Mindset: We prioritize continuous learning and development, encouraging team members to grow and evolve in their careers.