Junior Cloud Operations Apprentice

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Híbrido; ZAR 78.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a motivated Junior Cloud Operations Apprentice to start a career in cloud infrastructure. This fully remote role offers exposure to AWS/Azure, monitoring, automation, and collaboration with senior engineers to ensure high availability.

You'll gain hands-on experience with scripting, Linux/Windows basics, and DevOps practices in a supportive, remote team environment, with potential to progress to a Cloud Operations Engineer.

Formación

• A keen interest in cloud computing, infrastructure, and operations.
• Basic understanding of operating systems and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with scripting languages is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and remote-work skills.

Responsabilidades

• Assist in monitoring cloud infrastructure performance and issues.
• Support deployment and management of applications in cloud environments.
• Automate routine tasks using scripting and tools.
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams in a remote setup.

Conocimientos

Cloud interest

Linux basics

Windows basics

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Herramientas

Python

Bash

AWS

Azure

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is looking for a motivated individual to embark on a career path as a Junior Cloud Operations Apprentice . This fully remote position, based anywhere within proximity to Welkom , offers an exceptional opportunity to gain expertise in cloud infrastructure management. You will work closely with senior engineers to manage, monitor, and maintain cloud environments, ensuring high availability and performance. This apprenticeship is ideal for those with a passion for cloud computing, eager to learn about DevOps practices , automation, and scalable systems in a collaborative, remote setting. You'll be instrumental in supporting the operational excellence of our cloud-based services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring cloud infrastructure performance, identifying and addressing potential issues.
• Support the deployment and management of applications and services in cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Automate routine operational tasks using scripting and relevant tools.
• Participate in incident response and troubleshooting of cloud-related problems.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams in a remote work setup.

Requirements

• A keen interest in cloud computing , infrastructure, and operations.
• Basic understanding of operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is advantageous.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities .
• Excellent communication skills and ability to thrive in a remote team environment.

Benefits

• In-depth training on leading cloud platforms and technologies.
• Mentorship from experienced cloud engineers and DevOps professionals.
• Hands‑on experience with real-world cloud operations challenges.
• Potential for advancement to a full-time Cloud Operations Engineer role.
• Flexible and supportive remote work environment.