Junior Platform Engineer

Old Mutual; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Durban seeks a Junior Platform Engineer to join their infrastructure team. The role involves deploying and optimizing technology platforms, with a focus on cloud solutions and automation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and a passion for learning new technologies. The position promises growth through hands-on experience in system administration and cloud management, fostering collaborative efforts with senior engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in relevant field.
• Basic understanding of system administration and cloud technologies.
• Familiarity with scripting languages like Python or Bash.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and deploying IT infrastructure.
• Manage cloud resources and optimize cloud services.
• Automate routine tasks and improve deployment processes.
• Monitor performance and troubleshoot incidents.
• Implement security best practices and document processes.

Skills

Action Planning

Application Development

Business Process Design

Computer Literacy

Data Management

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Ansible

Docker

Job description

Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

As a Junior Platform Engineer, you will be an integral part of our infrastructure team, focused on deploying, maintaining, and optimizing our technology platforms. This role is ideal for a motivated individual with a passion for system administration, cloud technologies, and automation. You will work closely with senior platform engineers to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our IT infrastructure.

• Infrastructure Deployment: Assist in the design, deployment, and maintenance of infrastructure components. Collaborate with the platform engineering team to implement best practices for system architecture.

• Cloud Platform Management: Gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) to deploy and manage resources. Contribute to the optimization of cloud services for cost-effectiveness and performance.

• Automation and Scripting: Learn and develop automation scripts for routine tasks using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.

• Work on improving efficiency through the automation of deployment and configuration processes.

• Monitoring and Troubleshooting: Participate in monitoring activities to ensure the availability and performance of systems.

• Assist in troubleshooting incidents and contribute to the resolution of technical issues.

• Security Compliance: Learn and implement security best practices for infrastructure components. Contribute to the identification and remediation of security vulnerabilities.

• Documentation: Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to facilitate knowledge transfer and maintain a reliable knowledge base.

• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, network engineers, and system administrators, to support integrated technology solutions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Basic understanding of system administration, networking, and cloud technologies.

• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) is a plus.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies.

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Knowledge of configuration management tools like Ansible or Puppet.

• Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with monitoring tools and practices.

• Basic knowledge of cybersecurity principles.

Skills

Action Planning, Application Development, Business Process Design, Computer Literacy, Data Management, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Identifying Customer Needs, Information Technology (IT) Support, Market Analysis, Oral Communications, Product Development, Technical Support, Technical Troubleshooting, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation, Web Development

Competencies

Action Oriented Collaborates Communicates Effectively Cultivates Innovation Customer Focus Decision Quality Ensures Accountability Manages Complexity

Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date

31 July 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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