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Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer

Spinnaker SoftwareCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

About the Senior Cloud Engineer position

As a Senior Cloud Engineer it is your responsible to design, implement, automate, and maintain scalable. As well as secure, a reliable application host and deployment solutions on Microsoft Azure.

This role ensures optimal performance, security, and efficiency of cloud-hosted applications.

Senior Cloud Engineer responsibilities are :

  • Application Hosting & Deployment
  • Design and implement scalable, secure application hosting environments using Azure service
  • Select appropriate Azure compute, storage, and networking components for each application workload
  • Configure and manage Web Apps, AKS clusters, and App Services for application hosting
  • Automate the provisioning and deployment of cloud environments using Bicep / Terraform
  • Infrastructure Automation & CI / CD
  • Design, develop, and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code templates
  • Build and manage CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps for reliable and repeatable deployments
  • Ensure high availability and rollback capabilities in automated deployment processes
  • Security & Compliance
  • Implement access control, encryption, firewall rules, and network security groups
  • Monitor and maintain compliance with internal and external security requirements
  • Collaborate with InfoSec to ensure audit-readiness of application environments
  • Performance & Monitoring
  • Monitor system performance and optimize resource usage (compute, storage, database, etc.)
  • Implement autoscaling and failover strategies to ensure high availability and responsiveness
  • Set up alerts, dashboards, and diagnostic logging using Azure Monitor and related tools
  • Troubleshooting & Support
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues in application hosting and cloud infrastructure
  • Provide expert-level support during deployment failures, outages, and performance degradations
  • Collaborate with developers and support teams to improve application resilience and recoverability
  • Operations & Collaboration
  • Participate in architecture reviews of cloud-hosted applications
  • Recommend improvements in support or development initiatives across business units
  • Actively contribute to the cloud strategy and innovation roadmap
  • Collaborate with partners, consultants, and technical teams for seamless solution delivery
  • Training & Development
  • Mentor junior team members in cloud architecture, security, and DevOps practices
  • Promote a DevOps culture and ensure knowledge sharing across cloud and development teams
  • Stay current with cloud trends, emerging tools, and industry best practices.

Senior Cloud Engineer requirements are :

  • Matric or equivalent qualification
  • Proficiency in English (written and verbal communication)
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert – Preferred
  • Microsoft Azure DevOps Engineer Expert – Advantageous
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience in Azure cloud engineering, with focus on application hosting and deployment
  • Technical skills required :
  • Strong experience in designing and managing cloud infrastructure using Azure services such as App Service, Web Apps, AKS, Azure Functions, and Logic Apps
  • Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) using tools like Bicep or Terraform
  • Experience in configuring and maintaining CI / CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
  • Proficient in scripting languages such as PowerShell and / or Python
  • Strong understanding of cloud security practices (firewalls, identity, and access controls)
  • Knowledge of Azure networking services and cloud-based network architecture
  • Excellent problem-solving, performance tuning, and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong documentation, planning, and organizational skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively across teams and independently as a self-starter
  • Team player with a proactive attitude and customer-first mindset
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