AWS Cloud Engineer

Jobgether; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,699,000 - 1,942,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Jobgether, on behalf of a partner company in South Africa, seeks a mid-level AWS Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and optimize AWS environments for diverse client needs.

You will work across cloud engagements, using Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, containerization, and automation to build reliable cloud environments while advising clients on architecture and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as Cloud Engineer / AWS Engineer / DevOps Engineer or related role.
• Hands-on experience deploying and configuring AWS resources in production or client environments.
• IaC experience with Terraform and/or CloudFormation.
• CI/CD pipelines with GitLab, CircleCI, GitHub Actions.
• Kubernetes clusters and containerized deployments.
• Strong AWS networking, VPC architecture, and cloud security knowledge.
• Experience optimizing performance, scalability, reliability, and costs on AWS.
• Automation and configuration management for cloud infrastructure.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Adaptability across varied client environments.
• AWS Associate- or Professional-level certification preferred.
• Commitment to cloud security and infrastructure best practices.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain modular cloud-based systems inside AWS environments.
• Advise clients on design and implementation of modern AWS cloud technologies.
• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve deployment challenges across cloud environments.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD processes with GitLab, CircleCI, and GitHub Actions.
• Configure Kubernetes clusters and support deployments in containerized environments.
• Design and maintain secure AWS networking environments (VPCs, security controls).
• Identify opportunities to improve performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.
• Ensure data storage/processing solutions meet client requirements and standards.
• Apply AWS security best practices in architecture, deployment, and operations.
• Stay current with AWS services and evolving cloud technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to deliver effective solutions.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

GitLab

CircleCI

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

VPC design

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer based in South Africa.

This is a mid-level cloud engineering role focused on designing, deploying, and optimizing AWS environments for diverse client needs.
You’ll work across a variety of cloud engagements, adapting solutions to different business requirements and technical challenges.
The role combines hands‑on infrastructure engineering with client advisory responsibilities, giving you the opportunity to influence cloud architecture and implementation.
You’ll leverage infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, containerization, and automation to build reliable and scalable cloud environments.
You’ll also identify infrastructure issues, improve performance and costs, and apply strong security practices throughout project delivery.
The environment is dynamic and technology-focused, with opportunities to work across modern AWS services and evolving cloud technologies.
This role is well suited to an engineer who enjoys solving complex infrastructure problems and delivering practical cloud solutions for clients.

Accountabilities

• Deploy, configure, and maintain modular cloud-based systems and infrastructure within AWS environments.


• Advise clients on the design, architecture, and implementation of modern AWS cloud technologies aligned with their business requirements.


• Analyze, troubleshoot, and resolve infrastructure and application deployment challenges across cloud environments.


• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure-as-Code and configuration management practices.


• Implement and maintain CI/CD processes using tools such as GitLab, CircleCI, and GitHub Actions.


• Configure Kubernetes clusters and support application deployments within containerized environments.


• Design and maintain secure AWS networking environments, including VPC configurations and related security controls.


• Optimize cloud operations by identifying opportunities to improve system performance, scalability, reliability, and cost efficiency.


• Ensure data storage and processing solutions meet client requirements, policies, and operational standards.


• Apply AWS security best practices throughout architecture, deployment, configuration, and ongoing operations.


• Stay current with emerging AWS services, cloud engineering practices, automation technologies, and industry standards.


• Collaborate with engineering teams and clients to deliver effective solutions and adapt quickly to changing project requirements.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working as a Cloud Engineer, AWS Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or in a closely related infrastructure role.


• Hands‑on experience deploying and configuring AWS cloud resources in production or client environments.


• Strong Infrastructure-as-Code experience with Terraform and/or CloudFormation.


• Practical experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, or comparable platforms.


• Experience configuring Kubernetes clusters and deploying applications in containerized environments.


• Solid understanding of AWS networking, VPC architecture, and cloud security principles.


• Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and application deployment issues using structured analytical and problem‑solving approaches.


• Experience identifying opportunities for AWS performance, scalability, reliability, and cost optimization.


• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure automation and configuration management practices.


• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly and provide practical recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.


• Strong adaptability and willingness to work across varied client environments and business requirements.


• An AWS Associate- or Professional-level certification is preferred.


• Strong commitment to cloud security, industry standards, and infrastructure best practices.

Benefits

• Expected base salary of $105,000–$120,000 USD annually, depending on experience, skills, and location.


• Eligibility for an annual performance bonus.


• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.


• Paid time off.


• Opportunity to work on varied AWS cloud engagements and solve diverse technical challenges.


• Exposure to modern cloud technologies, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD, Kubernetes, and automation.


• Client‑facing opportunities that allow you to contribute to cloud architecture and technology decisions.


• A dynamic engineering environment with opportunities to develop your cloud expertise and certifications.