Graduate Cloud Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 260,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Training program

Mentorship

DevOps exposure

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking bright and motivated Graduate Cloud Engineers to join their expanding, fully remote engineering team from Vereeniging. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP, designed to build a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, deployment, and maintenance.

You will work in a collaborative virtual environment, learning from senior cloud architects, with training and mentorship provided to grow your skills in DevOps practices and cloud

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment and management of applications and services on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identify potential issues, and implement solutions.
• Contribute to the automation of infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Participate in designing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of applications into the cloud environment.
• Engage in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to cloud services.

Skills

Cloud concepts

Python Bash scripting

Linux/Windows

Networking basics

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for bright and motivated Graduate Cloud Engineers to join their expanding, fully remote engineering team. This role offers an exciting pathway for recent graduates to gain hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge cloud technologies, contributing to the design, deployment, and maintenance of scalable cloud infrastructure. You will work within a collaborative, virtual environment, supporting critical cloud operations and learning from experienced professionals. We are seeking individuals with a strong foundational understanding of IT infrastructure and a passion for cloud computing, ready to make an impact from their remote workspace based out of Vereeniging .

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment and management of applications and services on cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identify potential issues, and implement solutions.
• Contribute to the automation of infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Participate in designing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud architectures.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of applications into the cloud environment.
• Engage in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues related to cloud services.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts and principles.
• Familiarity with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Exposure to scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking fundamentals.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, crucial for a remote role.

Benefits

• Competitive starting salary for graduate cloud engineers.
• Fully remote work opportunity, allowing you to work from anywhere, even within Vereeniging.
• Comprehensive training on cloud technologies and industry best practices.
• Mentorship from senior cloud architects and engineers.
• Exposure to modern DevOps practices and tools.
• A collaborative and innovative virtual team environment.