Senior Cloud Engineer

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer in Cape Town to design and implement advanced cloud infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate will lead cloud migration initiatives, manage cloud environments, and mentor junior engineers. A strong background in AWS, Azure, or Oracle Cloud is essential, along with 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering. The role focuses on ensuring scalability, security, and performance of cloud services.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a Senior Cloud Engineering role.
• Expertise in AWS, Azure, or Oracle cloud environments required.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Lead cloud migration projects end-to-end.
• Ensure compliance with cloud security principles and policies.
• Mentor and guide junior team members.

Skills

Advanced Cloud Computing Architecture & Infrastructure Design

Cloud Security Principles and Compliance Management

Cloud Monitoring & Automation Tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Terraform)

Scripting & Automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)

Deployment, CI / CD Pipelines, and DevOps Practices

Technical Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization

Leadership & Mentorship within technical team

Cloud, Python, Cloud Storage, Backups, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration

Education

NQF Level 6 or Degree in ICT, Information Systems or related field

Tools

Microsoft Azure

AWS

Oracle Cloud

Job description

Overview

The Senior Cloud Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud infrastructure solutions that ensure scalability, performance, and security. This role involves leading cloud migration initiatives, optimizing cloud environments, and providing technical leadership to junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex cloud infrastructure solutions ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Lead cloud migration projects, including planning, execution, and post-migration optimization.
• Manage, monitor, and optimize cloud environments for cost-efficiency and performance.
• Develop and enforce cloud governance, security frameworks, and compliance standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align cloud strategies with business objectives.
• Mentor and guide Mid and Junior Cloud Engineers, fostering technical growth within the team.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting cloud environments to ensure stability, performance, and cost efficiency.
• Assisting in cloud migrations and supporting hybrid or multi-cloud strategies.
• Ensuring compliance with cloud security principles, policies, and best practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to align cloud solutions with business requirements.

Requirements

• NQF Level 6 or Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT), Information Systems, or a related field.
• Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Oracle Cloud certification required.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Senior Cloud Engineering role.
• Advanced Cloud Computing Architecture & Infrastructure Design
• Cloud Security Principles and Compliance Management
• Cloud Monitoring & Automation Tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Azure Monitor, Terraform)
• Scripting & Automation (Python, PowerShell, Bash)
• Deployment, CI / CD Pipelines, and DevOps Practices
• AWS / Azure / Oracle Cloud Expertise
• Technical Troubleshooting and Performance Optimization
• Leadership & Mentorship within technical team
• Cloud, Python, Cloud Storage, Backups, Cloud Infrastructure, Configuration