Senior Telecom Cloud Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Teletrabalho; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote-first workplace

Flexible hours

Remote work stipend

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Company equipment (laptop)

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Telecom Cloud Engineer to join their remote-first team. You will design, deploy, and manage cloud-native infrastructure powering next‑generation telecom platforms from a distributed, remote work setup.

The role emphasizes cloud security, cost optimization, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams in a globally distributed environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Strong containerization experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Proficient in IaC tools: Terraform, CloudFormation or Ansible.
• Solid networking knowledge in cloud environments (VPCs, subnets, SGs).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and scripting (Python, Bash).

Responsabilidades

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure or GCP.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native apps using Docker/Kubernetes and microservices.
• Automate provisioning and deployment with Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor performance, security, and cost of cloud environments.
• Collaborate with development and network teams for integration.
• Provide guidance and mentorship on cloud technologies.

Conhecimentos

Cloud platforms AWS/Azure/GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

IaC Terraform/Ansible

Networking in cloud (VPCs, subnets)

CI/CD

Python scripting

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Ferramentas

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking telecommunications company renowned for its innovation, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Telecom Cloud Engineer to join their remote workforce. This role supports our growing operations, including those in the Polokwane, Limpopo region, and is designed for individuals passionate about cloud technologies and their application in the telecom sector. As a remote-first position, you will have the autonomy to manage your work effectively while collaborating with a talented, distributed team. You will be instrumental in designing, deploying, and managing cloud-native infrastructure and services that power our next-generation telecommunications platforms. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of cloud infrastructure in a leading telecom company.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and deploy cloud-native applications and services using containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment processes using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Monitor cloud environments for performance, security, and cost optimization.
• Collaborate with development and network teams to ensure seamless integration of cloud services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Define and enforce cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Evaluate and integrate new cloud technologies and services to enhance our telecommunications offerings.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to other engineers in cloud technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience with cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts within cloud environments (VPCs, subnets, security groups).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Familiarity with telecom network architecture and principles is highly desirable.
• Excellent scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive remote work infrastructure support and stipends.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy of a remote-first role.
• Full health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud and telecom technologies.
• Collaborative virtual team environment.
• Company-provided laptop and necessary software.