Ready to take your cloud engineering expertise to the next level? If AWS, automation and building high-performance cloud environments are your strengths, this opportunity is one to explore! An internationally recognised management consulting firm is looking for an exceptional Senior Cloud Engineer to join its team. You will play a key role in designing and delivering complex cloud solutions, driving automation, strengthening cloud security and ensuring infrastructure is built to perform at scale. With exciting international exposure, challenging projects and the opportunity to work alongside talented technical professionals, this is your chance to make an impact, push boundaries and take on work that truly challenges your engineering capabilities. Apply today and take your cloud engineering career to the next level! Requirements and experience: A degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent evidence of expertise6+ years of experience in cloud engineering, with a proven track record of designing and delivering production AWS solutions at scaleStrong engineering fundamentals and expert scripting capabilities, preferably PythonExtensive experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK or CloudFormation), Git, CI/CD pipelines and LinuxHands-on expertise across AWS compute, storage, database and networking servicesStrong experience with Docker, Kubernetes/EKS and microservices architectureDeep understanding of hybrid networking, including VPCs, subnets, VPN Gateway, Route 53 and Direct ConnectSolid knowledge of cloud security and compliance, including practical experience with Security Hub, IAM and AWS ConfigExperience leading technical delivery within Agile or Scrum teamsExcellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholdersWillingness to mentor and develop others, as well as travel to clients when requiredConfident use of AI tooling within engineering, with the judgement to identify where AI-enabled solutions add value and where they do notReference number for this position is GZ61585 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.2m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on [[garthz@e-merge.co.za]] or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions. Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!
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