Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer
Ikue • Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description
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Ikue is a technology scale‑up with a clear purpose: hyper‑personalization through data. We are building a next‑generation SaaS data and analytics platform powered by ML and AI. We are looking for a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer who can bridge the gap between cloud architecture and high‑velocity software delivery.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of DevOps experience, with at least 3 years focused heavily on AWS environments.
- IaC Expert: Deep proficiency in Terraform is essential.
- Containerisation proficiency: Extensive experience with Docker and ECS.
- Infrastructure Mindset: Ability to manage AWS Landing Zones, multi‑account structures, and perform Well‑Architected Framework reviews.
- Problem Solver: A self‑starter committed to delivering technically excellent solutions and innovative approaches to challenges.
- Personality & Passion: We value who you are before where you went to school. Your difference is your strength.
In this role, you will
- Architect & Automate: Build and maintain a stable, scalable AWS environment using Terraform, CDK, and CloudFormation.
- Pipeline Refinement: Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless, automated software delivery.
- Cloud Governance: Maintain and improve our AWS Landing Zone, manage multi‑account structures, and oversee secure backup strategies.
- Orchestration: Manage container orchestration via ECS and integrate serverless components like Lambda, EventBridge, and Step Functions.
- Operational Excellence: Perform Well‑Architected Reviews, implement cloud best practices, and lead cost‑optimization (FinOps) initiatives.
- Collaborate & Resolve: Work side‑by‑side with developers to troubleshoot performance issues and respond to incidents, ensuring high system reliability.
Why Join Us
- Impact: Play a pivotal role in a fast‑scaling AI/ML product.
- Autonomy: Real ownership of the cloud roadmap and technical direction.
- Flexibility: Choice to work in the office or remotely (Remote‑first culture).
- Rewards: Competitive salary, benefits, and an Employee Share Option Scheme.
- The 1ikue Kit: A starter kit including your choice of a Windows‑based or MacOS‑based Laptop.
- Adventure: Our yearly 3‑day company trip to a secret summer destination (covered by us!).
This position is open to South African‑based candidates only. Valid work authorization for South Africa is required.
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