Cloud Enablement Engineer (PB Tech Management)

Investec; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking a Cloud Enablement Specialist to enhance its Azure infrastructure. This role involves creating and maintaining cloud solutions, guiding teams, ensuring security compliance, and promoting continuous improvement. Candidates should have 3-5 years of experience with cloud providers, especially Azure, and be skilled in DevOps practices. A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn new technologies are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years with large-scale Cloud providers (Azure or AWS).
• Proven track record in designing and managing cloud solutions.

Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, enhance, and support Azure infrastructure.
• Provide guidance to teams on cloud concepts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud solutions with business needs.
• Implement cloud security best practices.
• Analyze cloud resources for cost savings.
• Facilitate collaboration among teams.
• Manage competing priorities effectively.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices

Microsoft Azure and its services

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Azure Resource Manager templates, Bicep)

Scripting in PowerShell

Networking concepts and security practices

Technical understanding of solution end-to-end

Documenting technical designs

Job description

Description

The Cloud Enablement Team is dedicated to accelerating the adoption, integration, and optimization of cloud solutions within the Private Bank. This role involves creating, maintaining, enhancing, and supporting our Azure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code practices. Collaboration with various teams is essential to deliver cost-effective and scalable solutions that align with the business needs.

Experience, skill and capability

• Help Teams at all levels of their Cloud Journey:

  Provide guidance and mentorship to teams and individual members, helping them understand cloud concepts and best practices.

• Align Cloud Solutions with Business Objectives:

  Collaborate with business stakeholders to ensure that cloud solutions meet strategic goals and operational needs.

  Evaluate and recommend cloud architectures that enhance business processes, improve efficiency, and drive innovation.

• Enhance Security Posture:

  Implement and promote best practices for cloud security, including identity and access management, data encryption, and compliance.

• Proactively Seek Cost-Effective, Performant and Scalable Solutions:

  Analyse existing cloud resources and usage patterns to identify opportunities for cost savings and performance improvements.

  Research and evaluate new cloud services and technologies that can optimize resource use and reduce operational costs or increase operational stability.

• Work Across Many Teams Simultaneously:

  Facilitate collaboration between development teams, DBAs, and Cloud Enablement teams.

• Handle Multiple Projects and Priorities:

  Manage competing priorities effectively, ensuring that projects are completed on time and meet quality standards.

• Willingness to Learn New Technologies:

  Stay current with emerging cloud technologies and trends, continuously enhancing personal and team knowledge.

• Generate Trend Reports and Track Key Data Points:

  Develop and maintain reports that track cloud usage, performance metrics, and cost trends to identify areas for improvement.

• Proactively Close Gaps in Current Designs:

  Regularly review and assess current cloud deployments to identify inefficiencies or outdated practices.

  Collaborate with teams to implement improvements and ensure that cloud solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals.

  Evaluate functional and non‑functional requirements with teams.

• Foster a Culture of Continuous Improvement:

  Facilitate knowledge sharing and collaboration among teams to promote a unified approach to cloud enablement.

  Share, update, and create documentation that all teams can use.

Key Requirements

Technical Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Azure and its services
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Azure Resource Manager templates, Bicep)
• Experience working directly with Development or Product teams
• Technical understanding of a solution end-to-end
• Excellent understanding of networking concepts, security practices, and system architecture
• Ability to write scripts in languages such as PowerShell for automation or data processing
• Pragmatic approach to solutions and designs
• Ability to document and create technical designs for the Azure solutions

Experience

• Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience working with large‑scale Cloud providers (Azure or AWS)
• Proven track record of designing, deploying, and managing cloud‑based solutions

Soft Skills

• Strong problem‑solving skills with a proactive and innovative mindset
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, capable of working across teams
• Ability to mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of learning

The Investec Culture

At Investec we look for intelligent, energetic people filled with passion, integrity and curiosity. We value individuals who in turn value our culture that is, a flexible attitude comfortable to live with ambiguity and willing to challenge the status quo. Diversity, talent and leadership are respected in pursuit of the growth of our business. People who can manage themselves and build strong relationships in order to get things done, will perform in out of the ordinary ways in our environment.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion when recruiting internally and externally.