Senior Cloud Engineer

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,985,000 - 2,812,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Remote work

Flexible hours

Health insurance

Development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP in a fully remote team. You will lead IaC, CI/CD pipelines, and security-focused optimizations.

You will mentor junior engineers, handle performance, cost, and reliability, and collaborate with a globally distributed team on strategic projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in CS/Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in cloud engineering or related role.
• Hands-on expertise with AWS/Azure/GCP and their services.
• Strong containerization knowledge (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Solid scripting (Python, Bash) and IaC tooling experience.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and cloud administration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Implement and manage IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment of cloud resources.
• Monitor performance, security, and cost; optimize where needed.
• Troubleshoot complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.

Skills

Cloud infrastructure

AWS/Azure/GCP

Terraform

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Networking

Security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to join their fully remote, cutting-edge technology team. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions. You will be instrumental in driving cloud adoption, optimizing performance, and ensuring the availability of our mission-critical applications. If you are a leader in cloud technologies and thrive in a remote-first, innovative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment and management of cloud resources.
• Monitor system performance, security, and cost, implementing optimizations as needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud infrastructure issues.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior cloud engineers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in cloud engineering or a related role.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and its services.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with IaC tools.
• Excellent understanding of networking, security, and system administration principles in a cloud context.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Generous budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• Opportunity to work with a globally distributed team on impactful projects.