AI Platform Engineer - Build Scalable Dev Platforms

ATS Client

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

ClearRoute is seeking a Platform Engineer to join client-facing delivery teams. You will design, build, and operate modern developer platforms, leading technical workstreams across diverse industries.

You’ll work on golden-path CI/CD, Kubernetes clusters, Vault-based secrets, and AI-ready platform foundations while collaborating with client engineers to deliver production-ready outcomes. You should be comfortable designing scalable infrastructure, applying IaC, and communicating complex ideas to

Qualifications

Solid hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS preferred).
Production experience with Kubernetes and related tooling.
Strong infrastructure-as-code skills (Terraform baseline).
Practical experience designing or operating CI/CD systems.
Comfort with Linux and automation scripting (Python, Bash, or Go).
Ability to explain complex concepts clearly and consult with clients.

Responsibilities

Design and operate internal developer platforms (IDPs) to improve developer experience.
Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD pipelines, and secure deployments.
Lead technical workstreams, pair with client engineers, and produce production-ready infrastructure.
Advise clients on AI readiness and scalable platform foundations.
Create high-quality ADRs, runbooks, and documentation for clients to own.