Senior Devops Engineer - Remote Ci/Cd & Cloud Infra Lead

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Home office setup allowance

Professional development

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure from a home office. The role emphasizes security, automation, and ongoing optimization across AWS, Azure, or GCP.

You will work with Terraform/CloudFormation, Python/Bash scripting, and container tech (Docker, Kubernetes) in a fully remote setup, collaborating with developers to deliver reliable cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Proficiency with IaC tools and scripting languages (Python, Bash)
• Experience with containers (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Strong networking, security, and monitoring knowledge
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of apps and services
• Ensure security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of cloud environments
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and tune systems
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize deployment and integration

Skills

Cloud platforms

Infrastructure as Code

Python

Bash

Docker

Kubernetes

Networking

Security

Remote work

AWS

Azure

GCP

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Job description

Remote Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and manage their cloud-based infrastructure. This role is pivotal in leveraging cloud technologies to build scalable, reliable, and secure systems, supporting the company's digital transformation initiatives. You will work with leading cloud platforms, architecting solutions, automating deployments, and ensuring the operational excellence of cloud environments from your home office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cloud professional who is passionate about infrastructure as code, automation, and working in a fully remote, innovative setting.

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled Remote Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and manage their cloud-based infrastructure. This role is pivotal in leveraging cloud technologies to build scalable, reliable, and secure systems, supporting the company's digital transformation initiatives. You will work with leading cloud platforms, architecting solutions, automating deployments, and ensuring the operational excellence of cloud environments from your home office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cloud professional who is passionate about infrastructure as code, automation, and working in a fully remote, innovative setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of applications and services.
• Ensure the security, compliance, and cost-effectiveness of cloud environments.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement performance tuning solutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application deployment and infrastructure integration.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Cloud Engineer or in a similar infrastructure role.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in cloud environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage complex projects in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work opportunity with global flexibility.
• Generous allowance for home office setup and professional development.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and contribute to impactful projects.