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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineer

Zensar Technologies • Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
1 day ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We’re seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to play a pivotal role in shaping, scaling, and securing our technology platforms. This is a senior, hands-on leadership position ideal for an experienced engineer who thrives at the intersection of cloud architecture, automation, and system reliability.

You’ll lead critical infrastructure initiatives, set technical direction, and act as a mentor to the platform engineering team—while collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to align technology with business goals.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the development of the organization’s infrastructure strategy
  • Design scalable, reliable, and resilient technology platforms
  • Partner with senior leadership to align infrastructure initiatives with business objectives
  • Provide expert-level leadership in managing and optimizing cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
  • Define and enforce best practices for cloud architecture, security, and cost optimization
  • Lead the design and maintenance of advanced automation using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar
  • Implement robust orchestration workflows to automate complex deployments and configurations

Performance Optimization & Scalability

  • Oversee system performance tuning and capacity planning
  • Lead infrastructure scaling initiatives to support business growth and evolving requirements

Security & Compliance Leadership

  • Establish and enforce security standards and compliance frameworks across infrastructure components
  • Lead efforts to maintain a secure, compliant, and resilient technology environment
  • Provide technical leadership to the platform engineering team
  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical and professional growth
  • Foster a culture of engineering excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement

Incident Response & Problem Solving

  • Lead incident response and participate in complex troubleshooting and root cause analysis
  • Proactively identify risks and address potential issues to ensure system stability and uptime

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience in platform engineering, system administration, or a related role
  • Expert proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
  • Extensive experience with automation and Infrastructure as Code
  • Deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and advanced cloud services
  • Strong hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems (e.g., Git), and modern DevOps practices
  • Advanced understanding of cybersecurity principles, networking concepts, and protocols
  • Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools
  • Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide teams and collaborate across the organization
  • Relevant cloud or platform engineering certifications

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to lead at scale—working on complex, mission-critical systems, influencing technical strategy, and mentoring engineers in a modern cloud-first environment.

If you’re passionate about building secure, scalable platforms and leading high-performing engineering teams, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!

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Cloud Engineer • Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA