Senior Cloud Engineer

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to lead transformative cloud initiatives within a hybrid work environment in Johannesburg. You will design, implement, and optimize cloud architectures across AWS services, while guiding security, cost efficiency, and best practices.

The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and DevOps excellence. Ideal candidates bring deep AWS expertise, proficiency in Python and Golang, and a track record of delivering scalable, secure infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Deep experience with AWS services and cloud architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and Golang.
• Ability to design scalable, secure infrastructure.
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) practices and automation.

Responsibilities

• Support and implement infrastructure strategy with cloud-first approach.
• Design and deploy AWS-aligned cloud solutions with Well-Architected principles.
• Develop architectural blueprints for highly available environments.
• Guide on AWS and other cloud technologies to optimize costs and services.
• Define and maintain cloud security standards and controls.
• Mentor team members and promote DevOps practices.
• Contribute to platform evolution and automation initiatives.

Skills

AWS

Python

Golang

IaC

DevOps

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Are you ready to lead transformative cloud initiatives that shape the future of financial technology and IT services? Our client, a prominent player in the banking, fintech, and IT sectors, is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to drive innovative cloud solutions within a dynamic, hybrid work environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and technological advancement, and make a significant impact through your expertise.

Duties:

• Support the development and implementation of the organisation's infrastructure strategy
• Design and deploy cloud solutions aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework principles
• Develop technical specifications and architectural blueprints for highly available, resilient, and scalable environments
• Provide guidance on AWS and other cloud technologies to ensure optimal service selection and cost efficiency
• Assist in defining and maintaining cloud security standards, procedures, and controls
• Support the identification and mitigation of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational risks
• Engineer, manage, and support cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies
• Manage cloud environments, hosted services, and on-premises infrastructure platforms
• Perform operational maintenance, upgrades, patching, and ongoing support of servers and operating systems
• Design and implement backup, recovery, and business continuity processes
• Ensure infrastructure reliability, performance, scalability, and security
• Support platform optimisation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Act as a technical advisor for new infrastructure and platform requests
• Assist with workload prioritisation and allocation across platform initiatives
• Promote engineering best practices, automation, and operational excellence
• Mentor and support technical team members
• Contribute to the continuous evolution of DevOps and Platform Engineering capabilities

Requirements:

• Deep experience with AWS services including VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, EKS/ECS
• Strong understanding of cloud architecture, governance, security, and operational best practices
• Proficiency in AWS, Python, and Golang
• Solid knowledge of Cloud Architecture and DevOps principles
• Proven track record in infrastructure design, deployment, and management
• Ability to develop and implement automation solutions
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Nice to Have:

• Experience in the banking, fintech, or IT industries
• Familiarity with additional cloud platforms and tools

Benefits:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technology
• Hybrid work environment promoting flexibility and work-life balance
• Professional development and growth opportunities