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Senior Cloud Engineer Jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa at ExecutivePlacements.com
Title: Senior Cloud Engineer
Company: ExecutivePlacements.com
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Senior Cloud Engineer
Recruiter:
Network Contracting
Job Ref:
NCM002906/TS
Date posted:
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
750 000 Annually
SUMMARY:
Are you a well‑seasoned Cloud Engineer looking for a 12‑month contract opportunity?
If you love building resilient, scalable cloud solutions and tackling complex challenges, we want to hear from you!
POSITION INFO:
My client is a technology‑driven organization operating within a dynamic, high‑availability environment and is seeking a well‑seasoned Cloud Engineer for a 12‑month contract; to design, build, and optimize secure, scalable cloud solutions. This role requires a hands‑on expert with deep cloud expertise who can drive cloud architecture, support migration and modernization initiatives, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver resilient, cost‑effective, and future‑ready cloud platforms.
What’s in it for you?
- Opportunity to work on complex, enterprise‑scale cloud environments using modern technologies
- High impact role with real influence over Cloud Architecture and strategic decisions
- Collaborative, technically strong team that values innovation and continuous learning
- Market‑related remuneration with flexibility and long‑term growth opportunities
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available Cloud Architectures
- Lead and support cloud migration and modernization initiatives
- Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code and automation practices
- Optimize Cloud environments for performance, cost efficiency, and reliability
- Ensure compliance with security, governance, and operational standards
- Collaborate across teams and provide technical guidance and mentorship
Job Experience & Skills Required / Ideal Candidate Profile:
- 6+ years’ experience in IT infrastructure with strong hands‑on Cloud Engineering expertise
- Proven experience across AWS, Azure, and/or GCP in enterprise environments
- Solid background in Cloud Security, networking, and identity management
- Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation tools
- Strong understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerization
If this project peaks your interests, apply today!
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