Senior Platform Engineer (AWS & Kubernetes)

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

Job summary

A leading tech education provider is seeking a Senior AWS Infrastructure Engineer to manage and optimize scalable AWS infrastructure. This remote-first position involves designing secure systems, automating processes, and collaborating with development teams. Ideal candidates should have strong AWS experience, proficiency in Docker and Kubernetes, and solid scripting skills. Join a dynamic environment focused on making a global impact in tech education.

Benefits

Remote-first work environment

Access to coding bootcamps and technical training

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in a DevOps or AWS Infrastructure Engineer role.
• Deep expertise in Docker and proven experience with Kubernetes.
• Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for defining cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain the AWS infrastructure.
• Implement and manage security measures for the AWS environment.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

AWS services

Infrastructure as code

Scripting languages

CI/CD pipelines

Networking concepts

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

GitHub

Helm

Job description

Remote

ABOUT US

HyperDev is a new developer-focused spin-out within the HyperionDev ecosystem, one of the world’s leading providers of accelerated tech education. Our mission at HyperDev is to help people Write Code Right and 10x their impact by radically improving how developers build, learn, and grow in their work using generative AI.

We’re building the first tool that truly bridges the gap between low-code platforms and full-scale programming. By abstracting code into natural language, developers maintain full control over logic and behaviour while eliminating the friction of syntax and boilerplate. Our founding team comprises engineers who have worked on generative AI models at OpenAI (as recently as 2024) and technical leaders behind a BAFTA-winning video game renowned for its innovation.

HyperionDev, our parent organisation, is one of the largest and most recognised coding education providers in EMEA. We partner with world-class universities, including Imperial College London, The London School of Economics, and The University of Edinburgh, to deliver industry-driven coding bootcamps that fast-track learners into meaningful tech careers. Backed by Meta and the UK government’s Department for Education, and supported by a global community of nearly 2000 investors, HyperionDev is a profitable, high-growth scaleup shaping the future of tech education.

By joining HyperDev, you become part of this wider mission, combining the power of cutting-edge AI with a proven model for global tech impact.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Senior AWS Infrastructure Engineer, you will lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure AWS infrastructure solutions. The role involves deploying cloud-based systems, optimising performance, and ensuring reliability while adhering to best practices and security standards. You will manage infrastructure as code, automate processes, and maintain high availability of services; you'll design and implement solutions meeting business requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, deploy, and maintain the AWS infrastructure to support the organisation's applications and services.
• Implement and manage security measures to protect the AWS environment.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and availability.
• Create and maintain documentation related to AWS infrastructure architecture, processes, and procedures.
• Participate in capacity planning and scalability efforts to meet business demands.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimise application performance on the AWS platform.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in AWS infrastructure and cloud technologies.
• Develop and maintain backend systems and APIs to support our applications.
• Write and review code, ensuring high standards in coding and programming practices.
• Integrate infrastructure solutions with backend services for seamless operations.

KNOWLEDGE

• In-depth knowledge of AWS services and infrastructure architecture.
• Proficiency in scripting languages and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Strong understanding of network concepts and protocols.
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools.
• Knowledge of GitHub or other similar code repositories is an advantage
• Experience with security measures and best practices in AWS.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Proficient in coding and backend development, with experience in languages like Python, Java, or Node.js.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum:

• Minimum of 3 years in a DevOps or AWS Infrastructure Engineer role, with a focus on building scalable and highly available systems.
• Deep expertise in Docker and mandatory, proven experience with Kubernetes (especially AWS EKS) for dynamic resource allocation, auto-scaling, and managing short-lived, isolated environments.
• Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for defining and managing all cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters, networking, and security.
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of core AWS services such as EC2, VPC, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, Lambda, IAM, and CloudWatch for building, monitoring, and securing the orchestration platform.
• Advanced proficiency in Python for developing custom automation, API integrations, and the core orchestration logic, supplemented by strong Bash scripting skills.
• Ability to design and implement robust, multi-tenant architectures, ensuring secure isolation for developer environments.
• Solid grasp of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and experience securely exposing services using tools like Application Load Balancers or Kubernetes ingress controllers.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in a distributed infrastructure.
• Strong communication and documentation skills to work effectively with developers and other stakeholders.

Preferred:

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred but not essential.
• AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer.
• Strong in Ubuntu or other Linux technologies
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and managing Kubernetes applications with Helm.
• Deep understanding of security best practices, particularly for hardening multi-tenant cloud environments.
• Direct experience with lightweight virtualisation technologies like Firecracker for optimising performance and startup times.
• Knowledge of WebAssembly (Wasm).
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms, such as Azure or Google Cloud.

WHY JOIN US

Remote-first with hybrid flexibility

We’re a remote-first team with the option for hybrid work depending on your location and preferences. While our roots are in Southern Africa, we’re building a distributed team and welcome applicants globally. Work from wherever you do your best work — and collaborate across time zones with a team that values autonomy and trust.

Learn and grow while building the future

We believe in continuous learning. As part of the wider HyperionDev ecosystem, you’ll have access to our coding bootcamps and technical training — whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or explore new ones.

A global mission, backed by real impact

Join an ambitious new venture within one of the most established names in developer education. At HyperDev, you’ll work with former OpenAI researchers, engineers from top gaming studios, and a leadership team with deep experience across AI, edtech, and product scaling.

Work that matters

We’re building tools to radically improve how developers code, learn, and grow — and to make these tools accessible to learners worldwide. Your work won’t just push technical boundaries — it’ll empower thousands of people to break into life-changing tech careers.

OUR VALUES

We're a people-forward company with a purpose that underlines everything we do. We're obsessed with the potential in people and challenge them to do their best work. We embrace a culture of growth and learning to deliver on our vision, and ours is a relentless quest for improvement.

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