Remote Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health coverage

Retirement planning

Training and certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join a fully remote team. You will design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP, implement IaC, and build CI/CD pipelines.

This role emphasizes security, cost optimization, and reliability within a distributed environment. Ideal candidates have hands-on cloud experience, strong automation skills, and a proactive mindset in a remote-first setting, with opportunities to leverage cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or DevOps with a focus on cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on with one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting/automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Solid cloud networking knowledge (VPCs, subnets, firewalls).
• CI/CD experience (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving and remote teamwork abilities.
• Relevant cloud certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, highly available cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for deployments.
• Ensure cloud security, access controls, and monitoring.
• Monitor costs and performance; identify optimization opportunities.
• Automate tasks with scripting (Python, Bash).
• Collaborate with teams to troubleshoot and improve systems.
• Participate in on-call rotations for critical incidents.
• Stay current with cloud tech and document architectures.

Skills

Cloud engineering

DevOps

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

PowerShell

Networking in cloud

CI/CD tools

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to join their established, fully remote team. This role is instrumental in designing, implementing, and managing our cloud-based infrastructure on leading platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud. You will be responsible for ensuring the scalability, reliability, security, and cost-effectiveness of our cloud environments. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in cloud architecture, automation, and infrastructure-as-code, along with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to thrive in a distributed work environment. This is a pivotal position for an experienced professional looking to leverage their expertise in a remote-first setting and contribute to the company's cloud strategy and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud infrastructure.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure-as-code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines for automated application and infrastructure deployments.
• Ensure the security of cloud environments by implementing best practices, access controls, and monitoring solutions.
• Monitor cloud resource utilization, performance, and costs, identifying opportunities for optimization.
• Automate operational tasks and processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to troubleshoot issues and improve system performance.
• Participate in on-call rotation for critical cloud infrastructure incidents.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and best practices, evaluating new services and tools.
• Document cloud architecture, configurations, and operational procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
• Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Solid understanding of networking concepts (VPCs, subnets, firewalls, load balancing) in a cloud context.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.
• Strong communication skills and experience working effectively in a remote team environment.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate) are a significant plus.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including robust health coverage, retirement planning options, and potential performance bonuses. This fully remote position offers unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance. The company invests heavily in employee development, providing access to online training platforms, certifications, and opportunities to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies. You will be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative remote team, contributing to impactful projects. Opportunities for career growth and specialization within the cloud computing domain are abundant.