AWS Platform Engineer - 1456

Jordan Human Resource; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks an experienced AWS Platform Engineer with over a decade of software development expertise. This role involves leveraging deep AWS knowledge to design and implement robust cloud architectures, ensuring security best practices, and optimizing performance for high availability. You'll work with cutting-edge tools like AWS CloudFormation and Terraform to automate infrastructure management. Join a dynamic team where your skills will contribute to innovative projects that redefine cloud solutions. If you're passionate about cloud technology and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with a focus on AWS.
• Proficiency in using IaC tools for automating infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage AWS services including EC2, S3, and RDS.
• Automate infrastructure deployment using IaC tools.

Skills

AWS services architecture

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Networking concepts

Security best practices

Monitoring and optimization

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Tools

AWS CloudFormation

Terraform

AWS CDK

CloudWatch

CloudTrail

Job description

Experienced AWS Platform Engineer with deep understanding of EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM, and 10 years of software development and web and digital project experience required for a reputable global company based in Gauteng.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Extensive AWS Knowledge: Deep understanding of AWS services architecture and best practices including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and IAM.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency in using IaC tools such as AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or AWS CDK to automate infrastructure deployment and management.
• Networking Expertise: Strong knowledge of networking concepts including VPC design, subnets, security groups, and VPNs as well as experience with AWS networking services.
• Security Best Practices: Experience implementing security best practices in AWS environments including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance frameworks.
• Monitoring and Optimization: Familiarity with AWS monitoring tools (e.g. CloudWatch, CloudTrail) and performance optimization techniques to ensure high availability and scalability of applications.
• Scripting and Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automating tasks and managing AWS resources.

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Package & Remuneration: Hourly

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: 10+ years

Vacancy: 1