Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer
Location: South Africa (Remote with periodic meetups)

Are you a cloud enthusiast ready to tackle exciting challenges and craft innovative solutions? Are you passionate about modernising complex applications to be cloud native? Do you get excited about automation, DevSecOps, GitOps, and Kubernetes?

How about building scalable, resilient cloud architectures that stand the test of time? We're on a mission to deliver cutting-edge cloud native technologies for our customers - and we're looking for someone like you to join our ranks and help us shape the future of cloud native innovation.

What You'll Do

1. Architect Solutions: Design and build secure, scalable environments tailored to customer needs.
2. Modernise Applications: Transition and reshape legacy applications to modern, hyperscaler native architectures, with a focus on Kubernetes and containerisation.
3. Drive Automation: Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and implement CI / CD pipelines for seamless deployments.
4. Champion Innovation: Lead workshops, evaluate new technologies, and share best practices, emerging technologies and trends with your team.
5. Mentor and Collaborate: Support and mentor junior engineers and contribute to our knowledge-sharing culture.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone passionate about cloud engineering with the skills and experience to match:

1. Extensive expertise in AWS, with hands-on experience transforming legacy applications using cloud native principles to run optimally and efficiently within hyperscaler environments.
2. Demonstrable experience in Kubernetes, Containerisation, Terraform, DevSecOps and GitOps principles.
3. Broad understanding of software development practices and architecture, including microservices and 12-factor principles, with familiarity across programming languages and frameworks.
4. A problem solver who values collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Desired Skills:

• AWS
• Kubernetes
• Containerisation
• Terraform
• DevSecOps
• GitOps

About The Employer

MORE THAN JUST MONEY: IT'S NOT ALL ABOUT WORK
We understand the importance of rest and recharge for maintaining peak performance. That's why we offer a generous vacation policy, starting with 15 days off each year to relax, pursue your passions, or spend quality time with loved ones. Based on employment milestones you will be entitled to an incremental scale of annual leave days. This benefit is designed to ensure that you can take a break when you need it, without having to worry about work piling up.

BETTER WORK LIFE BALANCE: We fully embrace the flexibility and balance that working from home offers. That's why we support a work-from-home model that allows you to design your own schedule and work environment, fostering both productivity and personal well-being.

MENTAL WELLNESS: We believe a happy mind is just as important as a happy workplace! That's why we've provided you with access to Ollie Health, that connects you with top-notch therapists at the click of a button.

FINANCIAL WELLNESS: We offer financial assistance through Verdades Consulting. The financial advisor is able to help you put together a personal financial plan, find any products that best match your goals, assist you in creating a budget and coach you into financial wellness.

EQUIPMENT POLICY: We want to make sure you have everything you need to succeed from the comfort of your home.

FREE ACCESS TO ONLINE COURSES: We're committed to your continuous growth and development. That's why we offer free access to Udemy courses, putting a world of learning at your fingertips.

Join Us! Ready to make an impact? Apply now and become part of a team that's redefining the cloud native landscape.