Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Ikue; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee Share Option Scheme

Flexible work environment

Yearly company trip

Starter kit with laptop choice

Job summary

A technology scale-up is seeking a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer to bridge the gap between cloud architecture and software delivery. This role requires significant AWS experience and proficiency in Terraform, Docker, and ECS. Key responsibilities include architecting scalable AWS environments, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and managing AWS Landing Zones. Join for the chance to impact a fast-scaling AI/ML product with a flexible work environment, competitive salary, and unique benefits including travel opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of DevOps experience, with at least 3 years focused heavily on AWS environments.
• Deep proficiency in Terraform is essential.
• Extensive experience with Docker and ECS.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain a stable, scalable AWS environment using Terraform.
• Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless software delivery.
• Maintain and improve AWS Landing Zone, manage multi-account structures.

Skills

DevOps experience

AWS environments

Terraform

Docker

ECS

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer role at Ikue

Ikue is a technology scale‑up with a clear purpose: hyper‑personalization through data. We are building a next‑generation SaaS data and analytics platform powered by ML and AI. We are looking for a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer who can bridge the gap between cloud architecture and high‑velocity software delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of DevOps experience, with at least 3 years focused heavily on AWS environments.
• IaC Expert: Deep proficiency in Terraform is essential.
• Containerisation proficiency: Extensive experience with Docker and ECS.
• Infrastructure Mindset: Ability to manage AWS Landing Zones, multi‑account structures, and perform Well‑Architected Framework reviews.
• Problem Solver: A self‑starter committed to delivering technically excellent solutions and innovative approaches to challenges.
• Personality & Passion: We value who you are before where you went to school. Your difference is your strength.

In this role, you will

• Architect & Automate: Build and maintain a stable, scalable AWS environment using Terraform, CDK, and CloudFormation.
• Pipeline Refinement: Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless, automated software delivery.
• Cloud Governance: Maintain and improve our AWS Landing Zone, manage multi‑account structures, and oversee secure backup strategies.
• Orchestration: Manage container orchestration via ECS and integrate serverless components like Lambda, EventBridge, and Step Functions.
• Operational Excellence: Perform Well‑Architected Reviews, implement cloud best practices, and lead cost‑optimization (FinOps) initiatives.
• Collaborate & Resolve: Work side‑by‑side with developers to troubleshoot performance issues and respond to incidents, ensuring high system reliability.

Why Join Us

• Impact: Play a pivotal role in a fast‑scaling AI/ML product.
• Autonomy: Real ownership of the cloud roadmap and technical direction.
• Flexibility: Choice to work in the office or remotely (Remote‑first culture).
• Rewards: Competitive salary, benefits, and an Employee Share Option Scheme.
• The 1ikue Kit: A starter kit including your choice of a Windows‑based or MacOS‑based Laptop.
• Adventure: Our yearly 3‑day company trip to a secret summer destination (covered by us!).

This position is open to South African‑based candidates only. Valid work authorization for South Africa is required.