Senior Cloud Engineer

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; In loco; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

e-Merge IT Recruitment is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer in Sandton to design and deliver production AWS cloud solutions at scale. You will automate infrastructure, strengthen security controls and work within Agile teams.

You will mentor others, contribute to architecture discussions and be willing to travel to client sites as needed. A strong background in Python, IaC and cloud security is essential.

Competenze

• Bachelors or equivalent in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years in cloud engineering with production AWS solutions at scale.
• Strong scripting skills, preferably Python.
• Experience with IaC: Terraform, CDK or CloudFormation; Git; CI/CD; Linux.

Mansioni

• Design and deliver complex AWS cloud solutions at scale.
• Drive automation to improve infrastructure efficiency.
• Strengthen cloud security and ensure compliant configurations.
• Lead technical delivery within Agile/Scrum teams.
• Mentor teammates and travel to client sites as required.

Conoscenze

Cloud engineering

Python scripting

Agile/Scrum

Communication

Mentoring

Travel readiness

Formazione

Degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Strumenti

AWS

Terraform/CDK/CloudFormation

Git & CI/CD

Linux

Docker

Kubernetes/EKS

Security tooling (Security Hub, IAM, AWS Config)

Descrizione del lavoro

Ready to take your cloud engineering expertise to the next level? If AWS, automation and building high-performance cloud environments are your strengths, this opportunity is one to explore! An internationally recognised management consulting firm is looking for an exceptional Senior Cloud Engineer to join its team. You will play a key role in designing and delivering complex cloud solutions, driving automation, strengthening cloud security and ensuring infrastructure is built to perform at scale. With exciting international exposure, challenging projects and the opportunity to work alongside talented technical professionals, this is your chance to make an impact, push boundaries and take on work that truly challenges your engineering capabilities.

Requirements and experience:

• A degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent evidence of expertise6+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a proven track record of designing and delivering production AWS solutions at scale
• Strong engineering fundamentals and expert scripting capabilities, preferably Python
• Extensive experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK or CloudFormation), Git, CI/CD pipelines and Linux
• Hands‑on expertise across AWS compute, storage, database and networking services
• Strong experience with Docker, Kubernetes/EKS and microservices architecture
• Deep understanding of hybrid networking, including VPCs, subnets, VPN Gateway, Route 53 and Direct Connect
• Solid knowledge of cloud security and compliance, including practical experience with Security Hub, IAM and AWS Config
• Experience leading technical delivery within Agile or Scrum teams
• Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders
• Willingness to mentor and develop others, as well as travel to clients when required
• Confident use of AI tooling within engineering, with the judgement to identify where AI‑enabled solutions add value and where they do not

Reference number for this position is GZ61585 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability.