Senior Developer

Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Summary

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled AWS Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and reliable cloud solutions on Amazon Web Services (AWS). The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in AWS services, cloud architecture, automation, and DevOps practices, with the ability to drive cloud adoption, optimize costs, and enhance system performance.

The AWS Cloud Engineer will work closely with development, security, and operations teams to deliver innovative cloud solutions that support the organization’s strategic objectives.

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Key Responsibilities

• Cloud Architecture & Design

o Design and deploy secure, scalable, and highly available cloud architectures on AWS.

o Implement best practices for cloud infrastructure, networking, and cost optimization.

o Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or CDK.

• Cloud Operations & Management

o Manage and monitor AWS resources, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, and CloudFront.

o Implement automated monitoring, alerting, and performance tuning using CloudWatch, CloudTrail, and AWS Config.

o Ensure compliance with security standards, governance policies, and industry regulations.

• Automation & DevOps

o Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools.

o Automate provisioning, configuration, and deployments to reduce manual tasks and improve efficiency.

o Support containerization and orchestration with ECS, EKS (Kubernetes), and Docker.

• Security & Compliance

o Implement AWS Identity & Access Management (IAM) roles, policies, and least-privilege access controls.

o Manage data encryption, key management (KMS), and secure network configurations.

o Conduct security assessments, risk analysis, and remediation of vulnerabilities.

• Collaboration & Support

o Work closely with development teams to support cloud-native application deployments.

o Provide Tier-3 cloud infrastructure support and troubleshooting.

o Prepare documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational runbooks.

Key Responsibilities

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in designing, deploying, and managing AWS-based cloud solutions.
• Strong understanding of AWS services including (but not limited to):

o Compute: EC2, Lambda, Auto Scaling

o Storage: S3, EBS, Glacier

o Networking: VPC, Route 53, ELB, CloudFront

o Databases: RDS, DynamoDB, Aurora

o Security: IAM, KMS, WAF, GuardDuty

o Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, Config

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or AWS CDK).
• Experience with Linux/Unix system administration and scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
• Solid knowledge of networking concepts (DNS, VPN, Firewalls, Load Balancers, etc.).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/EKS).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and performance optimization skills.

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Preferred Skills

• AWS Certifications such as:

o AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate/Professional

o AWS Certified SysOps Administrator

o AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

• Experience with multi-account AWS Organizations and cost optimization strategies.
• Knowledge of serverless architectures (AWS Lambda, API Gateway, Step Functions).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions) and source control (Git).
• Experience in cloud security frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2, CIS Benchmarks).
• Exposure to hybrid cloud environments or migration from on-premises to AWS.

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Soft Skills

• Strong communication and documentation abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Uptime and availability of AWS-hosted services.
• Deployment frequency and automation success rates.
• Cost efficiency and adherence to budget targets.
• Compliance with security and governance policies.
• Reduction in infrastructure-related incidents and response times.

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Employment Details

• Job Title: AWS Cloud Engineer
• Location: [On-site / Remote / Hybrid]
• Employment Type: Contracting
• Reporting To: [Cloud Engineer Lead]
• Salary Range: [Competitive based on experience]

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Sample Job Posting Summary

We are looking for an AWS Cloud Engineer to join our growing cloud team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, automating, and managing AWS infrastructure, ensuring security, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. If you have a passion for cloud technology, automation, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.

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