188 Azure Services jobs in South Africa

At xneelo, it starts with purpose. We’re business enablers offering a hosting service for our customers to create and transact online. We spend each day working hard to retain the trust of our customers. Inspired by our brand promise ‘trusted in hosting’, we deliver a web hosting service that is reliable and consistent, focusing on infrastructure stability, good value and consistent service delivery.

Xneelo is looking for senior full-stack developers to spearhead the development of our brand-new product: xneelo Cloud.

Xneelo Cloud is a versatile, Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud product offering scalable compute, storage, and network resources. This product is currently in beta, and is getting ready for full market release in the near future.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that is launching a new flagship Cloud product for xneelo. Our initial launch is focused on the South African market, and rapidly building on the Cloud features to add ongoing value to our customers. Once this is achieved, we plan to expand to the global market.

The Cloud product team is a close-knit, engaged, and productive group that is passionate about Cloud. As a developer in the team you’ll be responsible for building the tools, services and dashboards that our customers use to create their own virtualised environments.

You’ll work closely with the infrastructure team, building on top of the underlying compute and storage infrastructure, powered by OpenStack and Ceph. Python is primarily used to build and customise our open-source dashboard. 

The Cloud team is also pioneering Go as the team's primary language, whereas Ruby on Rails is more widely used within xneelo. Other items in our tech stack toolbox are Typescript, React, k8s, Redis, MariaDB, PostgreSQL, and Gitlab to name a few.

The experience and approach we’re looking for

• Senior full-stack Web application developer

• Strong API and database design and implementation skills

• Self-motivated, engaged, and committed team player

• DevOps and SRE thinking, secure coding, and overall end-to-end system ownership

• Values working in a self-organizing team environment and subscribes to leadership through ability and knowledge, not title

• Strive to grow your own and others' software craftsmanship

• Largely aligns with the Agile manifesto and its underlying principles

• Interest and investment in building a new Cloud product

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure-as-Code tools like Terraform or ARM templates.
• Configure, manage, and monitor container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions using Azure Monitor, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
• Ensure secure handling of secrets and configurations using tools like Azure Key Vault.
• Manage release processes and facilitate deployments across development, QA, and production environments.
• Collaborate with developers and QA to optimize build, test, and deployment pipelines.
• Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and system reliability improvements.
• Document and standardize DevOps processes and best practices.
  Continuously self-develops by staying updated on new technologies and best practices.

Essential Attributes
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Strong experience with Azure DevOps (Pipelines, Repos, Boards).
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Proficiency in scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python, YAML).
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Hands-on experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
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Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates).
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Solid understanding of CI/CD concepts and release engineering.
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Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Azure Monitor, Prometheus, Grafana).
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Good understanding of networking, security, and system administration.
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Knowledge of version control systems like Git.

Advantageous Exposure
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Experience in financial services or investment banking environments.
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Familiarity with service mesh architectures and container security.
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Exposure to performance tuning and load testing tools.
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Experience integrating static and dynamic code analysis tools

into pipelines.

As an Azure Cloud Expert Engineer, you will provide high-level support to our customers, acting as an escalation point for Tier 2 support engineers and working alongside senior engineers to execute complex projects/onboardings.

You will ensure that service level agreements are met whilst delivering reliable resolution of customer technical issues when raised via Cloud Direct support lines, Live chat, e-mail or self-service portals.

What You'll Do:

• Azure Infrastructure: Provision and configure VMs, containers, and resources using ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep, and scripting (PowerShell). Optimize for cost, performance, and security.
• Automation & IaC
  :
  Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Visual Studio. Automate deployments and support processes.
• Security & Compliance
  :
  Enforce best practices with tools like Azure Security Center, AAD, and Sentinel. Manage RBAC, conduct audits, and address vulnerabilities.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Use Azure Monitor and related tools to track, troubleshoot, and improve infrastructure performance.
• Disaster Recovery: Design and manage DR and high availability solutions with Azure Backup and Site Recovery. Test and validate failover strategies.
• Azure Virtual Desktop:
  Deploy and manage AVD environments, handle user access, monitor performance, and resolve connectivity or user issues.
• Data & AI Support: Diagnose and fix pipeline failures, manage integrations, and ensure data accuracy and availability.
• Platform Management
  :
  Ensure backup integrity, monitor system health, resolve failures, and meet RTO/RPO objectives.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of experience designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Azure platform and its capabilities
• Three or more Azure cloud certifications: AZ-104, DP-100, DP-300, AZ-500, AZ-305, SC-200,
• SC-300, AZ-140 customer service & communication skills

What We Offer:

• Responsible Time off (uncapped annual leave)
• Group Life Cover /Disability Income Cover/ Trauma Insurance Cover (Injury / Disability)
• Fitness Cash Contribution
• Pension Fund Contribution
• Medical Insurance Contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Endless Growth Opportunities: We provide ample opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and advancement.
• Culture of Excellence: We foster a high-performance culture that recognizes and rewards exceptional talent.

At Cloud Direct, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our success. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strive to build a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve. We encourage candidates of all races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and socioeconomic statuses to apply.

Sunninghill, Gauteng (Hybrid)
Permanent / Full Time
R550k - R650k + standby allowance + bonus
Are you a skilled
Cloud Engineer
ready to take on a new challenge? We have an exciting opportunity for you This hybrid role, based in
Sunninghill, Gauteng
, offers flexibility, excellent benefits, and a fantastic company culture.

Role Overview
As a
Cloud Engineer
, you will be responsible for the design, provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware, software, cybersecurity and related infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Azure: Cloud infrastructure design, cost estimation, deployment, support, cybersecurity compliance, performance monitoring, and reporting.
• Server Administration: Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaboration: Work with business users and analysts to deliver solutions aligned with ALM processes.
• Technical Expertise: Mid to senior-level Microsoft engineering with SQL and server environment experience.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Qualifications: Senior Certificate or NQF 4 equivalent. Bachelors in Computer Science or related field. Current Azure certifications are essential.
• Experience: 5+ years in large Microsoft enterprise environments (500+ users).
• Technical Skills: Active Directory, IIS, Hyper-V, Microsoft Management tools (SCOM, SCCM, etc.), networking, scripting (PowerShell, XML), SQL Server, Azure PaaS/IaaS/SaaS, clustering, and security best practices.

Why Join Our Client?

• Salary: R550k - R650k + standby allowance + bonus
• Hybrid Work Model: Flexibility to work from home and on-site
• Comprehensive Benefits: Tailored to support your well-being
• Innovative Culture: Join a team that values collaboration, growth, and cutting-edge technology

Ready to Elevate Your Career?
NB. As a first step in the recruitment process, you will take the 'Flight Test' which will grade your level of expertise.

Apply now and be part of a forward-thinking company shaping the future of ERP systems

Yugantic is looking for a 
Junior Azure Cloud & Automation Engineer
 with about 
2 years of hands-on experience
 to join our growing team

What you'll be doing:

• Supporting Azure cloud infrastructure deployments and automation initiatives.
• Assisting with CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code, and automation scripting.
• Monitoring, troubleshooting, and optimizing cloud environments.
• Collaborating with senior engineers to deliver scalable and secure cloud solutions.

What we're looking for:

• Around 2 years' experience in 
  Microsoft Azure cloud services
  .
• Familiarity with 
  PowerShell, Python, or Bash
   for automation.
• Knowledge of 
  Azure DevOps, ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep
   is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and eagerness to learn.

Why Yugantic?

We're a dynamic company where innovation meets execution. You'll have the opportunity to 
grow your skills
, work on exciting projects, and be part of a team that values 
learning, collaboration, and impact
.

If you're ready to take the next step in your cloud career, we'd love to hear from you

Linkfields Innovations is seeking an experienced Cloud Architect to join our technology team on a contract basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing cloud solutions that enable business agility, innovation, and scalability. This role requires a balance of strategic vision, technical expertise, and hands-on execution to ensure our cloud ecosystem remains secure, compliant, and aligned with business needs.

Responsibilities and Duties

Cloud Architecture & Design

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise-level cloud solutions (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).

• Create solution architecture documents and technical designs that align with business and IT strategies.

• Define cloud reference architectures, patterns, and reusable frameworks for scalability and performance.

• Design and implement hybrid cloud strategies integrating on-premises systems with cloud platforms.

Cloud Security & Compliance

• Ensure security by design in all cloud solutions (encryption, IAM, firewalls, zero-trust models).

• Develop and enforce governance policies, compliance frameworks, and data protection standards.

• Monitor and manage cloud compliance with regulatory requirements (POPIA, GDPR, ISO27001, etc.).

• Implement disaster recovery and business continuity strategies in cloud environments.

Migration & Transformation

• Lead and manage application and infrastructure migrations to the cloud.

• Assess existing systems, define migration roadmaps, and modernize legacy applications.

• Guide teams in containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices adoption.

• Evaluate and recommend cloud-native services to improve agility and reduce costs.

Automation & Optimization

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or ARM templates.

• Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring to optimize operational efficiency.

• Track and manage cloud costs, recommending optimization strategies to achieve budget goals.

• Establish CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevOps engineers.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Collaborate with business stakeholders, developers, and operations to ensure alignment on cloud solutions.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams.

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

• Stay updated with emerging cloud technologies and present recommendations for innovation.

Support & Monitoring

• Oversee cloud system health, availability, and performance monitoring.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in multi-cloud and hybrid environments.

• Provide documentation, technical guidelines, and knowledge sharing across teams.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in cloud architecture, engineering, or solution design.

• In-depth expertise with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform).

• Strong experience with networking, virtualization, storage, and distributed systems.

• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, ARM templates).

• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps).

• Strong knowledge of cloud security, IAM, and compliance frameworks.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or GCP Professional Cloud Architect.

• Experience in the financial services or highly regulated industries.

• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, and microservices architectures.

• Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Azure Monitor, CloudWatch).

• Experience leading large-scale cloud migration and transformation projects.

Management Level
Senior Associate

Job Description & Summary
At PwC, our people in information technology operations focus on managing and maintaining the technology infrastructure and systems to provide smooth operations and efficient delivery of IT services. This includes monitoring network performance, troubleshooting issues, and implementing security measures.

Those in IT operations support at PwC will focus on providing technical assistance and troubleshooting to provide smooth functioning of IT systems and non-cloud based infrastructure. Your role will focus on providing L1 and possibly L2 support.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn't clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.

Role Overview:

The Cloud and Platform Services Associate

provides

operational and administrative support to the Cloud and End User Services Manager and the Platform Services Manager. This role is designed to

assist

in the day-to-day execution of cloud infrastructure, end-user support, and productivity platform services (Google Workspace and Microsoft 365). The associate will contribute to service monitoring, documentation, user support, and

service provider

coordination, while gaining exposure to strategic IT operations and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor cloud service dashboards and escalate performance or availability issues.

• Assist

in

maintaining

documentation for cloud operations and service

catalogues

.

• Support the implementation of security protocols and compliance checks.

• Help coordinate service desk activities and track resolution of end-user issues.

• Participate in cloud cost tracking and usage reporting.

• Assist

with user provisioning and deprovisioning in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.

• Support license tracking and software asset management processes.

• Help

maintain

platform documentation and update service catalogs.

• Provide first-line support for platform-related queries and escalate complex issues.

• Participate in testing and rollout of new platform features or updates

.

• Coordinate with internal teams to gather user feedback and support adoption initiatives.

• Assist

in preparing reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.

• Help track

service provider

deliverables and

maintain

records of service level agreements

.

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and SaaS tools.

• Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 administration is a plus.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Good communication

and interpersonal skills.

• Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic IT environment.

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and take initiative on assigned tasks.

Travel Requirements
Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?
No

Job Posting End Date

Role Overview:

The Cloud and Platform Services Associate provides operational and administrative support to the Cloud and End User Services Manager and the Platform Services Manager. This role is designed to assist in the day-to-day execution of cloud infrastructure, end-user support, and productivity platform services (Google Workspace and Microsoft 365). The associate will contribute to service monitoring, documentation, user support, and service provider coordination, while gaining exposure to strategic IT operations and cloud technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

Monitor cloud service dashboards and escalate performance or availability issues.

· Assist in maintaining documentation for cloud operations and service catalogues.

· Support the implementation of security protocols and compliance checks.

· Help coordinate service desk activities and track resolution of end-user issues.

· Participate in cloud cost tracking and usage reporting.

· Assist with user provisioning and deprovisioning in Google Workspace and Microsoft 365.

· Support license tracking and software asset management processes.

· Help maintain platform documentation and update service catalogs.

· Provide first-line support for platform-related queries and escalate complex issues.

· Participate in testing and rollout of new platform features or updates.

· Coordinate with internal teams to gather user feedback and support adoption initiatives.

· Assist in preparing reports and presentations for management and stakeholders.

· Help track service provider deliverables and maintain records of service level agreements.

Desired Skills and Experience:

Basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud) and SaaS tools.

· Familiarity with Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 administration is a plus.

· Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Willingness to learn and grow in a dynamic IT environment.

· Ability to work collaboratively in a team and take initiative on assigned tasks.