Junior Azure Cloud / Automation Engineer

Yugantic; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic technology company in Gauteng is looking for a Junior Azure Cloud & Automation Engineer with around 2 years of experience. You will support cloud infrastructure deployments and assist with automation and CI/CD pipelines. Candidates should be familiar with Microsoft Azure, scripting in PowerShell, Python, or Bash, and have a problem-solving mindset. This role offers opportunities for growth and exciting projects alongside seasoned engineers.

Qualifications

• About 2 years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with scripting for automation: PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Supporting Azure cloud infrastructure deployments and automation initiatives.
• Assisting with CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud environments.
• Collaborating with senior engineers on secure cloud solutions.

Skills

Microsoft Azure cloud services

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Problem-solving

Tools

Azure DevOps

ARM templates

Terraform

Bicep

Job description

Yugantic is looking for a Junior Azure Cloud & Automation Engineer with about 2 years of hands‑on experience to join our growing team.

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting Azure cloud infrastructure deployments and automation initiatives.
• Assisting with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and automation scripting.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud environments.
• Collaborating with senior engineers to deliver scalable and secure cloud solutions.

What we're looking for:

• About 2 years of experience in Microsoft Azure cloud services.
• Familiarity with PowerShell, Python, or Bash for automation.
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep is a plus.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and eagerness to learn.

Why Yugantic?

We're a dynamic company where innovation meets execution.

You’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, work on exciting projects, and be part of a team that values learning, collaboration, and impact.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your cloud career, we’d love to hear from you.