Lead Cloud Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Unlimited paid time off

Professional certifications

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly motivated Lead Cloud Engineer to steer cloud infrastructure initiatives. This fully remote role allows shaping the cloud environment from anywhere, with responsibility for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure cloud solutions.

You will lead a distributed team, mentor engineers, and collaborate with development and operations to optimize resources. Strong background in multi-cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP), IaC, CI/CD, and container tech is

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 7+ years in cloud engineering with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Experience designing and managing multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Proficient in Python or Bash and IaC tools Terraform/CloudFormation.
• Strong Docker and Kubernetes knowledge.
• Excellent leadership and remote communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Implement and maintain IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate delivery.
• Ensure security, availability, and performance with monitoring and alerts.
• Lead a team of cloud engineers with mentorship and feedback.
• Collaborate with development and operations to optimize resources.

Skills

Cloud leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead Cloud Engineer to spearhead their cloud infrastructure initiatives. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to shape the future of their cloud environment from anywhere. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions that support the company's strategic objectives. This role requires a deep understanding of cloud technologies, automation, and best practices, as well as the ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers in a distributed setting, driving innovation and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure on platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines to automate software delivery and deployment processes.
• Ensure the security, availability, and performance of cloud environments through robust monitoring and alerting strategies.
• Lead a team of cloud engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize cloud resource utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Expertise in designing and managing cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and infrastructure as code tools.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills for a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend for home office setup and connectivity.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• A collaborative and inclusive culture that values remote contributions.