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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Kubernetes / OpenTofu)

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer (Kubernetes / OpenTofu)

Pure Placements (PTY) LTDCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Location : Cape Town (Century City), On-Site

Salary : R 720,000 – R 960,000 Annual CTC

Benefits : Medical Aid Contribution

The Role : Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties

We are seeking a seasoned Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, automate, and secure the core infrastructure platform. You will be instrumental in building robust, scalable, and efficient systems.

Your key responsibilities will include :

  • Kubernetes Cluster Management : Designing, deploying, and managing high-availability, scalable Kubernetes clusters on private cloud (Proxmox) infrastructure.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Developing and maintaining automated deployments using OpenTofu (Terraform), integrated with GitLab CI / CD pipelines to provision and manage clusters and underlying VMs.
  • Secrets Management : Implementing and managing secure secrets storage and dynamic access for applications using OpenBao , ensuring compliance with security best practices.
  • Networking & Ingress : Configuring and optimizing cluster networking using Antrea (CNI) and managing ingress with Project Contour .
  • Monitoring & Reliability : Setting up comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting with tools like Prometheus and Grafana to ensure system health and performance.
  • Collaboration & Documentation : Working closely with development and security teams to align infrastructure with application needs and documenting configurations and processes for knowledge sharing.

The Ideal Tech Stack & Experience

  • Essential : 5+ years of infrastructure engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on Kubernetes in production environments.
  • Essential : Proven experience managing Kubernetes on private cloud / bare-metal (e.g., using Proxmox ).
  • Essential : Strong, hands-on experience with OpenTofu (or Terraform) for IaC and GitLab CI / CD for automation.
  • Essential : Expertise in secrets management using OpenBao or HashiCorp Vault in a production setting.
  • Highly Advantageous : Experience with GitOps tools (e.g., ArgoCD , Flux), Helm, and a deep understanding of security frameworks.
  • Advantageous : Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).
  • Qualifications & Skills

  • A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, OR equivalent practical experience.
  • Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, container runtimes ( CRI-O ), and orchestration.
  • Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a proactive approach to reliability and security.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to clearly and concisely document complex systems.
  • Why Join Our Client?

  • Deep Technical Challenge : Build and manage the critical infrastructure for advanced robotics systems, far beyond typical web applications.
  • Master Modern Tools : Work with a leading-edge stack including Kubernetes, OpenTofu, OpenBao, and GitLab CI in a sophisticated private cloud environment.
  • Ownership & Impact : Take full ownership of the infrastructure platform that is vital to the company's core operations and success.
  • Pioneering Environment : Be part of a team that is solving complex, real-world problems with technology and has a tangible global impact.
  • Focused Work Environment : An on-site role in Century City designed for deep collaboration and focused engineering work.
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