Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS/Azure)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Bonuses

Paid time off

Remote-friendly culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure. The role emphasizes automation, IaC, and cost-conscious operations in a remote-first culture.

You will implement CI/CD pipelines, manage Docker/Kubernetes, and collaborate with development teams to optimize performance and security. Strong scripting and cloud security experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven cloud engineering experience in AWS and Azure.
• Strong IaC skills with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Scripting experience in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid networking, security, and identity management in cloud.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration in remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infra on AWS and Azure.
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management via CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor performance, availability, and cost of cloud resources.
• Manage Docker and Kubernetes-based environments.
• Ensure security and compliance across cloud environments.
• Troubleshoot complex infra issues with cross-functional teams.
• Document cloud architectures and processes.

Skills

AWS

Azure

IaC

Python

Bash

PowerShell

CI/CD

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Security

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ARM templates

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing tech company, is looking for a Senior Cloud Engineer with expertise in AWS and Azure to join their team. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the design, implementation, and maintenance of our cloud infrastructure. You will play a key role in ensuring the scalability, reliability, and security of our cloud environments, supporting our innovative product development. This role is ideal for an experienced cloud professional who thrives in a remote-first culture and is passionate about automation and infrastructure as code. You will be instrumental in shaping our cloud strategy and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on AWS and Azure.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management processes using CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor cloud resources for performance, availability, and cost optimization.
• Implement and manage containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Ensure the security of cloud environments by implementing best practices and compliance controls.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and deployment strategies.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure and processes.
• Stay current with new cloud technologies and services, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer, with hands-on experience in both AWS and Azure.
• Proficiency with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates).
• Strong experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Expertise in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and identity management in cloud environments.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for a remote team.
• Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Administrator Associate) are highly desirable.

Benefits

• This fully remote role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• Employees benefit from a culture of innovation, opportunities for professional development and certifications, and the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• You will have the chance to work on cutting-edge cloud technologies and make a significant impact.