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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Annual performance bonuses
• Training and mentorship opportunities
• Work-life balance initiatives

Company Culture

• Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where every team member feels valued.
• Sustainability: We focus on sustainable practices in our technology solutions, prioritizing environmental responsibility.
• Employee Engagement: We engage our employees in decision-making to foster accountability and ownership.