Junior AWS Engineer

Indsafri; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Indsafri India Private Limited is seeking a motivated Junior AWS Engineer to join our cloud infrastructure team in South Africa. This entry-level role offers the chance to work with senior engineers on designing and maintaining our AWS environment, focusing on scalability and security.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree and possess a basic understanding of cloud concepts. Skills in scripting and problem-solving are essential. This position is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate eager to grow in cloud computing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field.
• Basic understanding of AWS and cloud computing concepts.
• Familiarity with a scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash).

Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment and management of AWS services.
• Support implementation of infrastructure as code using tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Help troubleshoot AWS service issues.

Skills

AWS services management

Basic scripting (Python, Bash)

Cloud computing concepts

Problem-solving and analytical skills

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Junior AWS Engineer to join our cloud infrastructure team. The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers to design, implement, and maintain our AWS environment, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional to gain hands‑on experience in cloud computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment, management, and monitoring of AWS services.
• Support the implementation of infrastructure as code (laC) using tools like CloudFormation or Terraform.
• Help troubleshoot and resolve issues related to AWS services.
• Participate in security best practices implementation and compliance monitoring.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to meet project requirements.
• Document infrastructure configurations and procedures.
• Learn and apply new AWS services and technologies.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• Familiarity with at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Knowledge of operating systems (Linux/Windows).
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or similar entry‑level AWS certification.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP).
• Exposure to containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Basic understanding of CI/CD principles.

Skills

Docker Python Linux Kubernetes CI/CD Bash CloudFormation HTTP TCP/IP Terraform windows DNS