Junior Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work from home stipend

Training resources and certifications

Flexible remote work setup

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is recruiting a Junior Cloud Engineer for a fully remote role within South Africa. You will work with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), implement IaC, and support deployments with senior engineers in a remote-first environment.

This is ideal for recent graduates with foundational cloud knowledge, scripting skills, and a drive to pursue cloud certifications while contributing to diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant IT field is required or comparable.
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Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying and managing cloud infrastructure across major platforms.
• Monitor resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization.
• Support IaC implementation using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate tasks with scripting (Python, Bash) and collaborate with dev teams.
• Contribute to security, monitoring, and capacity planning.

Skills

Cloud fundamentals

Scripting (Python)

Networking basics

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT/Engineering

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

VMware/Docker

Terraform/CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client, WhatJobs Direct, is actively recruiting a Junior Cloud Engineer for a fully remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere within South Africa. This is an exceptional opportunity for recent graduates with a passion for cloud technologies and a solid understanding of IT infrastructure. You will be involved in the deployment, management, and monitoring of cloud-based solutions, working closely with senior engineers to ensure the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud environment. As a remote-first organization, we are committed to providing a productive and engaging virtual workspace, equipped with the latest tools and technologies. This role offers significant learning potential, hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms, and the chance to contribute to innovative projects. Ideal for candidates near Polokwane seeking a dynamic remote career in cloud computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying, configuring, and managing cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate operational tasks and deployments using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Collaborate with development teams to support application deployments and migrations.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Implement and enforce cloud security best practices.
• Participate in capacity planning and performance tuning.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud technologies and trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts and services.
• Experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Docker).
• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Understanding of networking concepts relevant to cloud environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a remote team.
• Eagerness to learn and pursue cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals).

Benefits

• Competitive graduate salary with potential for rapid advancement.
• Fully remote position offering significant flexibility and work-life balance.
• Access to cutting-edge cloud technologies and training resources.
• Opportunities to gain certifications from leading cloud providers.
• Exposure to a wide range of cloud-based projects and solutions.
• A collaborative and supportive virtual team environment.
• Contribution to the company's cloud strategy and implementation.
• Work from home stipend and equipment support.