Cloud Platform Engineer

Ninety One; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in South Africa is seeking a Platform Engineer. In this role, you will collaborate with technology teams, maintain Infrastructure-as-Code repositories, and define templates. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant IT qualification, 8+ years in Cloud engineering or DevOps, and strong expertise in Azure and Terraform. The position offers full-time employment with opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience in Cloud engineering or DevOps roles.
• At least 5 years of experience in working with Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Azure public.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the infrastructure team and broader technology teams.
• Own and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) repositories.
• Define and maintain opinionated templates and modules.

Skills

Azure

Terraform

Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)

PowerShell

Bash

Python

GitHub Actions

Education

Relevant qualification in IT or Computer Science

Tools

Git

Job description

About the team

At Ninety One, our dedicated global Infrastructure team is committed to empowering our organization by delivering and sustaining cutting-edge infrastructure services at the forefront of industry standards. We strive for excellence through the implementation of best‑practice architectures and harnessing the latest advancements in technology. Our mission is to ensure seamless operations and drive innovation, enabling Ninety One to thrive in an ever‑evolving digital landscape.

In this role you will:

• Collaborate closely with the infrastructure team and broader technology teams
• Work effectively with outsourced vendors and managed services partners
• Own and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) repositories (bash, python, yaml) in GitHub
• Define and maintain opinionated templates and modules
• Partner with application teams to onboard onto golden paths; collect feedback and run enablement sessions
• Maintain documentation across Confluence, codebases, and GitHub READMEs

You should consider applying if you have:

• A relevant qualification in IT or Computer Science
• 8 years of experience in Cloud engineering or DevOps roles
• At least 5 years of experience in working with Infrastructure-as-code
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in Azure public
• Proficient with Terraform, including module design, remote state management, workspaces, and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with GitHub Actions, secure development lifecycle (SDLC) best practices, and Git workflows
• In-depth understanding of Azure core services: networking, compute, identity, and storage
• Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python, with a strong automation mindset
• Experience in implementing security controls, governance, and compliance standards in a financial services environment

Some of the attributes we look for in a person

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
• Recognize that the engine of career growth is driven by the individual
• A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Financial Services and Investment Management

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Ninety One City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Ninety One is South Africa’s largest investment manager and the only one with a global presence. The firm has 22 offices across 15 countries on five continents and manages R3.4 trillion of assets on behalf of clients (as at 30 June 2025).

Established in Cape Town in 1991 as part of the Investec Group, Ninety One demerged and rebranded in 2020, becoming an independent firm dual‑listed in London and Johannesburg.

Always an active manager, Ninety One today offers strategies across equities, fixed income, multi‑asset and private markets to institutions, advisors and individual investors around the world.