Senior Systems Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote work

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development

Certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Engineer to join a fully remote engineering team. You will design, implement, and scale cloud-based infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP, automate with IaC, and ensure high availability and security for critical services.

You will collaborate with distributed teams, define best practices, and drive continuous improvement in cloud architectures. A strong background in scripting and container tech is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years in systems engineering with cloud focus.
• Proficiency with AWS/Azure/GCP and related services.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure.
• Develop automation using IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Manage and monitor cloud environments for availability and security.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with development teams for seamless deployments.
• Define cloud security and compliance best practices remotely.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Automation / IaC

Scripting (Python)

Docker & Kubernetes

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Systems Engineer with deep expertise in cloud infrastructure to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-based systems that power the company's core operations. You will be instrumental in architecting robust solutions on major cloud platforms, automating infrastructure management, and ensuring high availability for critical services. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive engineer who thrives in a remote-first environment and is passionate about building and optimizing cutting-edge cloud architectures, contributing to a culture that values innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the cloud computing space.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and implement automation strategies using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Manage and monitor cloud environments, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues across distributed systems.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless deployment and operation of applications.
• Define and enforce best practices for cloud security and compliance in a remote setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in systems engineering with a strong focus on cloud platforms.
• In-depth knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proven ability to manage complex cloud environments remotely and collaborate effectively with distributed teams.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible scheduling.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
• Access to advanced training and certifications in cloud technologies.
• A culture that promotes autonomy, continuous learning, and technical excellence.