Cloud And Devops

Business Systems Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Cloud & DevOps Engineer to join their Johannesburg team. This role entails designing, implementing, and optimizing secure cloud systems across major platforms like AWS and Azure while mentoring fellow engineers. Ideal candidates will have a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, DevOps practices, and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Cloud & DevOps engineering roles.
• Proven experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex cloud architectures and CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge bases.

Skills

CI / CD

IaC

Scripting

Monitoring

Communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems (Honours preferred)

Tools

Terraform

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

Job description

We are looking for passionate and committed Technology Consultants to join our Technology Strategy Consulting Capability. The BSG Exchange (our Johannesburg location) is situated in the Oxford Glenhove Precinct, within walking distance of the Rosebank Gautrain station.

Location: Johannesburg

This role delivers high-impact technical execution in cloud infrastructure and DevOps automation.

Main Purpose of the Role

The Cloud & DevOps Engineer independently designs, implements, and optimizes secure, scalable systems across AWS, Azure, and GCP.

Supporting both client delivery and internal capability growth, this role is key to ensuring technical excellence, innovation, and mentorship within the engineering team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems (Honours preferred)
• 5+ years in Cloud & DevOps engineering roles
• Proven experience with CI / CD, IaC, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and contributing to technical communities
• Strong background in scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex cloud architectures and CI / CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues
• Ensure high availability, security, and performance of client solutions
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal knowledge bases
• Lead by example in adopting best practices and automation

Client Engagement

• Participate in technical discovery and solution design with clients
• Contribute to reusable frameworks and accelerators

Operational Excellence

• Optimize cloud resource usage and reduce operational costs
• Track and report on system health and performance metrics

Technical Skills

• CI / CD and IaC (Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions) - Advanced
• Scripting and Automation - Advanced
• Monitoring and Observability - Advanced
• Communication and Documentation - Intermediate

You are a technically curious, solutions-driven engineer who thrives in dynamic environments. You enjoy solving complex problems, mentoring others, and continuously learning. You take pride in delivering high-quality, secure, and scalable systems that drive real value for clients.

Note: We give full consideration to every applicant's fit for this role. If you do not hear from BSG within four weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.

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