Platform Engineer

Communicate Ct; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecoms big data solutions provider is seeking a Platform Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch. The role involves designing and managing private cloud infrastructure, automating processes, and ensuring security for critical systems. This position offers opportunities for specialization and growth within a supportive environment, emphasizing continuous learning and technical excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent; postgraduate preferred.
• Relevant experience in platform engineering or infrastructure management.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage private cloud infrastructure for global intelligence clients.
• Automate provisioning and optimize performance for distributed systems.
• Write Python scripts and manage storage and networking.

Skills

Python scripting

Linux environments

Infrastructure automation tools

Server hardware virtualization

Network architecture

Containerization tools

Information security best practices

Version control systems

CI/CD tools

Problem-solving skills

Monitoring tools

Software architecture

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Honours or Master's degree in Computer Science

Job description

My client, a leader in telecoms big data solutions, seeks a Platform Engineer to join their Platform Team. You will design and manage private cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalable, secure systems for global intelligence clients. Work with a tight-knit team on high-impact, innovative projects.

This role offers pathways to specialize as a platform expert, architect scalable systems, or grow into leadership roles like Engineering Manager. Exposure to unique challenges such as private cloud development and distributed systems fosters deep technical growth. The company supports continuous upskilling and provides hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies in developer jobs.

Job Description :

My client is hiring a Platform Engineer to join their seven-person Platform Team focused on delivering a robust private cloud infrastructure and application platform for intelligence and law enforcement clients worldwide.

This role involves designing server infrastructure, automating provisioning, optimizing performance, and ensuring security for distributed processing systems.

You will write Python scripts, manage storage and networking, and work with both hardware and software to support large-scale data ingestion and processing.

The team operates on a hybrid model with in-office days on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in Cape Town, fostering collaboration and innovation.

You will travel overseas once or twice a year for two-week onsite deployments, contributing to mission-critical systems that shape global security.

The company culture emphasizes analytical rigor, continuous learning, and pragmatic innovation within a casual, supportive environment.

This position replaces a team member who left, offering a chance to make an immediate impact on a platform trusted by high-stakes clients.

Join a team that values technical excellence and provides opportunities to tackle complex challenges in IT and information technology jobs.

Skills & Experience :

• Proficiency in Python scripting and Linux environments
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (e.g., Salt, Puppet, Ansible)
• Knowledge of server hardware virtualization (e.g., Proxmox) and network architecture
• Familiarity with containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Podman; Kubernetes not used)
• Understanding of information security best practices, including firewalls and encryption
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, SonarQube, Artifactory)
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and incident management skills
• Knowledge of monitoring tools (e.g., Grafana, ELK Stack) and performance optimization techniques
• Understanding of software architecture, modular design, and SOLID principles
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective team collaboration
• Analytical mindset, detail-oriented, and proactive in initiating tasks
• Enthusiasm for learning and adapting to new technologies

Qualification :

• Bachelor's, Honours, or Master's degree in Computer Science, BEng (with Computer Science subjects up to final year), or equivalent; postgraduate degree preferred
• Relevant experience in platform engineering, infrastructure management, or related roles

Contact LIZAAN BUNNING on emailprotected or quoting the Ref: CTI005225.

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Key Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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