Remote Cloud Engineer - Graduate, Infra & Automation

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work flexibility

Certifications in cloud platforms

Diverse cloud projects with cutting‑ed

Flexible working hours

Global client exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking ambitious graduate Cloud Engineers for a fully remote role delivering cloud solutions for clients across industries. You will design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP while building automation and CI/CD pipelines in a distributed team.

Ideal candidates hold a CS/IT degree, foundational cloud knowledge, and scripting skills in Python or Bash, plus Git. Strong problem-solving and self-motivation for remote work are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Foundational knowledge of cloud computing concepts and services.
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of networking concepts and security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and automate deployment pipelines using CI/CD tools and scripting languages.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to cloud infrastructure and services.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams in a remote setting to ensure seamless service delivery.

Skills

Cloud concepts

Remote work

Problem solving

Independent learner

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Git

Python

Bash

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Placements24 is seeking ambitious graduate Cloud Engineers for a fully remote role delivering cloud solutions for clients across industries. You will design, deploy, and manage scalable, secure infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP while building automation and CI/CD pipelines in a distributed team.

Ideal candidates hold a CS/IT degree, foundational cloud knowledge, and scripting skills in Python or Bash, plus Git. Strong problem-solving and self-motivation for remote work are essential.