Cloud Engineer

Think Tank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Cloud Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-impact projects in a fast-paced environment, focusing on cloud infrastructure, automation, and security. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with AWS and a strong background in cloud architecture, along with leadership qualities to mentor and inspire a team. If you are passionate about innovative solutions and thrive in collaborative settings, this position could be your next career move.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience with cloud platforms.
• Strong background in cloud architecture and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using AWS services.
• Lead projects focusing on serverless architectures and microservices.

Skills

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation)

Docker

Kubernetes

Cloud security best practices

CI/CD pipelines

Troubleshooting skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS)

Job description

Job Description

We're looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer to be part of a team working on high-impact projects in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

If you're confident working with cloud platforms and passionate about infrastructure, automation, and security—this could be a great fit.

Requirements

1. Degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field
2. Minimum of 3 years' hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, or similar)
3. Solid background in cloud architecture, including compute, storage, and networking
4. Practical experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or CloudFormation
5. Strong understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for containerized environments
6. Familiar with cloud security best practices, including IAM, encryption, and secure networking
7. Experience working with CI / CD pipelines and monitoring / automation tools
8. A problem-solver with great troubleshooting skills and attention to detail
9. Clear communicator and strong team collaborator
10. Relevant cloud certifications are a bonus (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud)

Interested? Apply now to be added to my professional network and be considered for current and upcoming opportunities. If you don't hear back within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Additional Requirements

1. Minimum 5+ years of experience in software development, with at least 4 years in a leadership role managing AWS-centric projects
2. Extensive knowledge of AWS services, serverless architectures, and microservices
3. Proven track record in developing high-performing, scalable applications using modern technologies
4. Strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to mentor and inspire a team
5. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
6. Extensive experience with AWS cloud services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, and CloudFormation
7. Strong background in serverless architecture, microservices, and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
8. Expertise in developing high availability and disaster recovery strategies on AWS
9. Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills
10. AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional preferred