Hybrid Platform Engineer: Own Cloud Reliability & Security

WatersEdge Solutions; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Full autonomy to design processes

Clear growth path into leadership

Job summary

A leading technology company is looking for a Platform Engineer in Johannesburg. This role offers the chance to own and optimize cloud infrastructure while working in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in managing cloud services like Heroku and AWS. You will play a crucial role in enhancing platform reliability, security operations, and contribute to a dynamic team culture that supports professional growth and a balance between work and life.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure.
• Strong CI/CD knowledge and solid Git fundamentals.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high availability, performance, and monitoring across all production applications.
• Manage and optimise Heroku pipelines and production infrastructure.
• Lead disaster recovery planning and security practices.

Skills

3+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure

Strong CI/CD knowledge

Experience with monitoring and logging

Working knowledge of IAM and encryption protocols

Ability to document and collaborate effectively

Tools

Terraform

AWS

Heroku

DigitalOcean

GitHub Actions

Job description

A leading technology company is looking for a Platform Engineer in Johannesburg. This role offers the chance to own and optimize cloud infrastructure while working in a hybrid environment. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in managing cloud services like Heroku and AWS. You will play a crucial role in enhancing platform reliability, security operations, and contribute to a dynamic team culture that supports professional growth and a balance between work and life.