Senior Cloud Engineer

Senior Cloud Engineer

Recruiter: Deka Minas Pty Ltd

Job Ref: 627885

Date posted: Wednesday, September 2, 2026

Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY: POSITION INFO: Are you ready to lead transformative cloud initiatives that shape the future of financial technology and IT services? Our client, a prominent player in the banking, fintech, and IT sectors, is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to drive innovative cloud solutions within a dynamic, hybrid work environment. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to excellence and technological advancement, and make a significant impact through your expertise. Duties: Support the development and implementation of the organisation's infrastructure strategy Design and deploy cloud solutions aligned with AWS Well-Architected Framework principles Develop technical specifications and architectural blueprints for highly available, resilient, and scalable environments Provide guidance on AWS and other cloud technologies to ensure optimal service selection and cost efficiency Assist in defining and maintaining cloud security standards, procedures, and controls Support the identification and mitigation of infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operational risks Engineer, manage, and support cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) methodologies Manage cloud environments, hosted services, and on-premises infrastructure platforms Perform operational maintenance, upgrades, patching, and ongoing support of servers and operating systems Design and implement backup, recovery, and business continuity processes Ensure infrastructure reliability, performance, scalability, and security Support platform optimisation initiatives and continuous improvement efforts Act as a technical advisor for new infrastructure and platform requests Assist with workload prioritisation and allocation across platform initiatives Promote engineering best practices, automation, and operational excellence Mentor and support technical team members Contribute to the continuous evolution of DevOps and Platform Engineering capabilities Requirements: Deep experience with AWS services including VPC, EC2, S3, IAM, Lambda, RDS, EKS/ECS Strong understanding of cloud architecture, governance, security, and operational best practices Proficiency in AWS, Python, and Golang Solid knowledge of Cloud Architecture and DevOps principles Proven track record in infrastructure design, deployment, and management Ability to develop and implement automation solutions Excellent problem-solving and communication skills Nice to Have: Experience in the banking, fintech, or IT industries Familiarity with additional cloud platforms and tools Benefits: Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technology Hybrid work environment promoting flexibility and work-life balance Professional development and growth opportunities Are you prepared to elevate your career and lead cloud innovation? Apply now to become an integral part of a visionary organization shaping the future of technology.