Trainee Cloud Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote training

Cloud certifications

Mentorship

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking highly motivated individuals to join its Trainee Cloud Engineer program. This remote, fully remote training provides hands-on experience with cloud platforms and modern DevOps practices, preparing you for real-world projects from anywhere.

You will learn deployment, IaC with Terraform/CloudFormation, monitoring and CI/CD integration, while gaining mentorship from experienced cloud architects.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field.
• Strong foundation in operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• Willingness to learn about cloud technologies and DevOps.
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deployment and management of applications on cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Learn to implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Support monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting of cloud environments.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automation.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure secure cloud operations.

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking highly motivated and technically curious individuals to join them as Trainee Cloud Engineers , working entirely remotely . This program is designed to provide comprehensive training in cloud computing technologies, infrastructure management, and deployment strategies across major cloud platforms. You will learn from industry experts, work on real-world cloud projects, and gain hands-on experience with modern DevOps practices. This is a premier opportunity for aspiring engineers passionate about cloud technology to launch their careers and contribute to scalable, resilient cloud solutions from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the deployment and management of applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Learn to implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Support monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting of cloud environments.
• Participate in CI/CD pipeline development and automation efforts.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to ensure smooth cloud operations and security.

Requirements

• A degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related technical field, or equivalent demonstrable experience.
• A strong foundational understanding of operating systems (Linux/Windows) and networking concepts.
• Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python or Bash.
• An eagerness to learn about cloud technologies and DevOps principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a remote , collaborative team environment.

Benefits

• Intensive remote training program with certifications in major cloud platforms.
• Mentorship from experienced cloud architects and engineers.
• Competitive starting salary and benefits.
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cloud infrastructure projects.
• Flexible working hours and the ability to work from any location.