Graduate Cloud Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Training & certifications

Mentorship program

Exposure to large-scale cloud projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking Graduate Cloud Engineers for a fully remote opportunity. You will design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a strong emphasis on automation and security.

The role offers extensive training and a mentorship path to grow into a skilled cloud professional. You will work with Terraform or Ansible to provision resources, monitor performance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams in a remote-first environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field.
• Foundational cloud computing concepts understood.
• Familiarity with AWS, Azure or GCP is advantageous.
• Basic scripting in Python or Bash.
• Understanding of infrastructure as code principles.
• Strong problem-solving and remote collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist design, deployment and management of cloud infra on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Automate provisioning and deployment using Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor environments for performance, security and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with development teams for seamless app integration with cloud services.
• Participate in incident response and disaster recovery planning.
• Keep up-to-date with cloud trends and best practices.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Remote collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

About the Role

Our client is actively seeking highly motivated Graduate Cloud Engineers for a fully remote opportunity. This role is perfect for individuals eager to dive into the world of cloud computing, working with cutting-edge technologies to build and manage scalable, reliable, and secure cloud infrastructure. You will be an integral part of a forward-thinking team, contributing to critical projects and gaining invaluable experience in a remote-first environment that fosters autonomy and collaboration. This position offers extensive training and mentorship, setting you on a path to becoming a skilled cloud professional.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, deployment, and management of cloud infrastructure solutions on platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost-efficiency, identifying and resolving issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration of applications with cloud services.
• Participate in incident response and disaster recovery planning and execution.
• Stay abreast of cloud technology trends and best practices, proposing improvements to existing systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Foundational understanding of cloud computing concepts and services.
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, GCP ) is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash ) and infrastructure as code principles.
• Strong problem-solving aptitude and a proactive approach to learning.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work flexibility.
• Comprehensive cloud technology training and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on impactful, large-scale cloud projects.
• Access to modern development tools and collaborative platforms.
• Supportive remote team culture focused on continuous learning and innovation.