Technology

Senior Cloud Engineer

E-Merge IT Recruitment·Sandton, Gauteng, south-africa·Permanent·Hybrid
TechnologyseniorPermanentHybrid
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You know your way around AWS, can automate just about anything and understand that building great cloud infrastructure takes more than spinning up a few services. An internationally recognised management consulting firm is looking for a seasoned Senior Cloud Engineer who knows how to design, build, secure and scale production cloud environments. Expect exciting international exposure, complex cloud challenges, talented people to collaborate with and plenty of opportunities to keep learning, experimenting and pushing your technical boundaries. If you are looking for more than just another cloud engineering role, this could be it! Bring your experience, share your ideas and be part of a team where great technology and great people come together - Apply today!!! Requirements: Degree in computer science, engineering or a related field, or equivalent evidence6+ years in cloud engineering, with production AWS solutions designed and delivered at scaleDeep engineering fundamentals and expert scripting, Python preferredStrong infrastructure as code (Terraform, CDK or CloudFormation), Git, CI/CD and LinuxHands-on expertise across AWS compute, storage, database and networking servicesStrong Docker, Kubernetes/EKS and microservices experienceDeep understanding of hybrid networking: VPC, subnets, VPN Gateway, Route 53 and Direct ConnectSolid cloud security and compliance knowledge, using Security Hub, IAM and ConfigExperience leading delivery in Agile or Scrum teamsExcellent communication and analytical skills, including presenting complex concepts to non-technical stakeholdersWillingness to mentor, grow others and travel to clients when neededFluent use of AI tooling in engineering, and the judgement to know where AI-enabled solutions add value and where they do notReference number for this position is MAT61585 which is a permanent position based in Sandton offering a cost to company salary of up to R1.2m negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Mavis on [[mavism@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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At a glance

Company

E-Merge IT Recruitment

Location

Sandton, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Permanent

Work style

Hybrid

Experience

senior

Valid until

Not specified

Created

November 9, 2026