AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer | Hybrid Role, Infra & CI/CD

NTT DATA, Inc.; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking an AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimize cloud-native infrastructure on AWS. This role emphasizes automating processes, improving software delivery, and ensuring system reliability while collaborating closely with engineering and product teams.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD practices. The position supports a hybrid workplace, fostering an inclusive culture within a global team.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and architecture patterns.
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release management.
• Solid understanding of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS).
• Experience with scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and observability practices.
• Understanding cloud security, networking, and compliance.
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex distributed systems.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable AWS cloud environments.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Manage core AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like CodePipeline.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment.
• Monitor system performance using CloudWatch and Prometheus.
• Implement logging and alerting for system reliability.
• Support incident management and root cause analysis.
• Implement cloud security best practices and ensure compliance.
• Work closely with teams to support application delivery.

Skills

AWS cloud services and architecture patterns

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, CDK)

CI/CD pipelines, automation, and release management

Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS)

Scripting and programming languages (Python, Bash)

Monitoring, logging, and observability practices

Cloud security, networking, and compliance

Agile and DevOps methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication and collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional

Kubernetes certifications (CKA/CKAD)

Job description

NTT DATA, Inc. is seeking an AWS Cloud DevOps Engineer to design, implement, and optimize cloud-native infrastructure on AWS. This role emphasizes automating processes, improving software delivery, and ensuring system reliability while collaborating closely with engineering and product teams.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with AWS services, Infrastructure as Code, and CI/CD practices. The position supports a hybrid workplace, fostering an inclusive culture within a global team.