Are you passionate about cloud technologies and software engineering? As a Cloud Engineer at Sanlam, you will join a team of dedicated professionals focused on delivering world-class support for customer success. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with DevOps teams, helping them migrate existing applications to the cloud and build new solutions using cloud-native technologies. You will leverage your background in software engineering and IT operations to lead the development of cloud services for business IT customers. These services will enable them to build high-demand applications using the latest cloud technologies.

At Sanlam, you will be at the forefront of cloud innovation, working with a full range of cloud services while emphasizing security best practices. As part of a collaborative team, you will contribute to establishing a market-leading cloud competency, learning from your colleagues while also supporting them in their roles.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the migration of existing applications to the cloud and the development of new cloud-based solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and build out cloud services for business IT customers.
• Work with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, with a strong focus on security.
• Utilize DevOps tools like GitHub and CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Build and manage infrastructure as code using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve cloud solutions that align with business goals.
• Stay ahead of cloud trends and innovations, contributing to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

What Will Make You Successful in This Role:

• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.
• Automation Skills: Experience with DevOps tools, including GitHub and CI/CD pipeline creation.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Proficiency with IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Pulumi.
• Software Engineering: Experience in software engineering with an understanding of architectural patterns like Microservices and Event-Driven Design.
• Adaptability & Continuous Learning: A passion for developing new skills and obtaining relevant certifications.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team, sharing knowledge and achieving team goals.
• Customer Mindset: A focus on understanding and addressing the needs of customers to provide optimal solutions.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Qualifications:
  • Matric Certificate
  • A valid cloud certification (Professional/Expert level)
  • Degree or diploma in Computer Science or a related field
• Experience:
  • At least 5 years of experience in software engineering.
  • At least 3 years of experience architecting and building cloud solutions.
  • Experience with programming languages such as Java, Python, or JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native technologies (serverless, containers, etc.).
  • Proficiency with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
  • Experience with container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or ECS.
  • Solid understanding of networking and security fundamentals.
  • Knowledge of various software architecture patterns.

Core Competencies:

• Resilience and the ability to overcome challenges.
• Collaborative approach, contributing to team success.
• Innovative mindset to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong customer focus and the ability to deliver solutions that meet client needs.
• Results-driven, with a track record of achieving goals.