Senior Cloud Engineer – Remote (South Africa)

About the role

We are looking for a senior cloud engineer to design, build and modernise cloud‑native solutions for our customers. The role is fully remote within South Africa, with occasional meet‑ups.

Key responsibilities

• Design and build secure, scalable cloud environments tailored to customer needs.
• Modernise legacy applications to cloud‑native architectures using Kubernetes and containers.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code with Terraform and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Lead workshops, evaluate new technologies and share best practices.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a knowledge‑sharing culture.

Required profile

• Extensive hands‑on experience with AWS and cloud‑native transformation.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, containerisation, Terraform, DevSecOps and GitOps.
• Strong understanding of microservices, 12‑factor principles and software architecture.
• Problem‑solver who values collaboration, mentorship and continuous learning.

Required skills

• AWS
• Kubernetes
• Containerisation
• Terraform
• DevSecOps
• GitOps

What we offer

• Generous vacation policy starting at 15 days, increasing with tenure.
• Flexible work‑from‑home model with autonomy over schedule.
• Mental‑wellness support via Ollie Health therapy platform.
• Financial‑wellness coaching through Verdades Consulting.
• Equipment allowance for home‑office setup.
• Free access to Udemy online courses for continuous learning.