55 Cloud Platform jobs in South Africa

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.

Intermediate Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer

Recruiter:
WatersEdge Solutions

Job Ref:

Date posted:
Friday, September 12, 2025

Location:
Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
POSITION INFO:
Location:
Remote (South Africa)

Employment Type:
Full-Time

Industry:
Cloud Infrastructure | Data Engineering | Azure

WatersEdge Solutions is seeking a technically astute
Intermediate Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer
to support and optimise cloud-based data platforms for a high-growth data-driven business. If you're passionate about performance tuning, incident resolution, and platform reliability, this is a chance to work in a cutting-edge environment that values proactive problem solving and automation.

About The Role
Reporting to the Data Engineering function and working alongside Full Stack Support Engineers, you'll be responsible for keeping mission-critical systems running smoothly across Microsoft Azure environments. Your day-to-day will include responding to incidents, implementing automation scripts, and driving improvements in monitoring, observability, and system resilience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Azure-hosted data platforms including warehouses, pipelines, and distributed computing services
• Resolve production incidents related to system performance, stability, and data reliability
• Perform root cause analysis and contribute to long-term system improvements
• Monitor system health and automate recurring tasks with Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Develop and maintain real-time monitoring dashboards and alerts
• Collaborate with engineers and client-facing teams on technical issue resolution
• Implement runbooks, documentation, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Stay current with emerging tools in Azure, Kubernetes, Databricks, and cloud-native ecosystems

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years' experience in cloud support, cloud operations, or data engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure and cloud-native data platforms
• Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Deep understanding of SQL, T-SQL, Spark, and incident management best practices
• Familiarity with observability tools and monitoring frameworks
• Ability to support production systems with high standards for uptime and data quality
• Excellent communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Engineering

Nice to Have

• Azure certifications in cloud engineering or architecture
• Experience with Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or Spark-based analytics platforms
• Knowledge of Kubernetes, Docker, or multi-cloud environments (AWS/GCP)
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines

What's On Offer

• Remote-first flexibility with a collaborative culture
• Competitive salary and performance incentives
• Continuous learning opportunities and home office reimbursements
• Wellness initiatives, social events, and transparent team communication
• A high-impact role supporting scalable, data-driven technologies

Company Culture
At WatersEdge Solutions, we match top engineering talent with purpose-driven innovation. You'll join a team that values autonomy, continuous improvement, and high performance—where every contribution matters and systems are built to scale securely and efficiently.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The AWS Cloud Solutions Architect will partner with the AWS brand and sales teams to design, architect, and, where feasible, assist in implementing AWS services and solutions for business partners and their clients. This role provides technical guidance, showcases the value of AWS solutions, and supports partners throughout their AWS journey, helping them grow their AWS business.

The role requires solving complex business challenges using AWS services, managing the technical sales cycle, conducting technical demonstrations, delivering enablement workshops, and engaging with partners and clients as a trusted technical advisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage weekly with AWS vendor technical counterparts to stay aligned on solutions, updates, and technical support.
• Conduct at least four proactive technical engagements per month with business partners to provide guidance and solution recommendations.
• Collaborate with sales teams to participate in at least four partner engagements per month, supporting technical sales initiatives.
• Deliver all technical pre- and post-sales activities as required by the AWS brand, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to partners and clients, assisting them in understanding and leveraging AWS services and solutions.
• Conduct technical demonstrations, workshops, and enablement sessions to showcase AWS value propositions and solutions.
• Support partners in progressing through the AWS Partner Journey and expanding their AWS business footprint.
• Maintain comprehensive communication with all stakeholders regarding project updates, technical recommendations, and solution delivery.

REQUIREMENTS:

Internal training associated with competencies:

• During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to guide you through your on-the-job training experience seamlessly.
• Must obtain and maintain relevant AWS certifications to stay current with cloud technology and remain effective in the role.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BSc in Computer Science or related tertiary education qualification in IT.
• AWS Solutions Architect Professional. (Essential)
• AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Specialty Certifications. (Preferred)
• Willing to obtain and maintain relevant AWS certifications to stay current with cloud technology and remain effective in the role as outlined by the employer.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Technical Skills

• In-depth knowledge of AWS services, cloud architecture, and technical protocols.
• Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, IP addressing).
• Experience with scripting languages, relational databases, and NoSQL technologies.
• Solid experience in using AWS CloudFormation and deep knowledge and understanding of infrastructure as code (YAML or JSON).
• Expertise in cloud security concepts.
• Knowledge of AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Landing Zones, and cost optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with AWS Partner Network (APN) programs, offerings, competencies, and specialities is advantageous.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills:

• Strong consultative approach with proven relationship-building skills.
• Ability to establish trust and become a technical advisor to partners and clients.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.

ABILITY TO MEET JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 3-5 years of technical experience in a cloud solutions architecture position.
• Experience with cloud computing technologies, enterprise architecture, and enterprise application integration.
• Hands-on experience with servers, storage, networking, and cloud infrastructure management.
• Experience with Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, and Windows operating systems.

OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:

• Office-based working environment.
• Semi-formal dress code.
• 08:00 – 17:00
• Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Reliable transport to and from the office.

NOTE:

• This is a permanent position subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
• You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
• Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
• You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
• Duties must be performed` faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
• You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
• You may be required, within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform

Key Responsibilities

Build, manage, and scale cloud infrastructure on Azure and/or AWS .

Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or GitLab.

Deploy, monitor, and maintain applications leveraging Java, Spring Boot, Docker, and Terraform (with experience in Ansible or Bicep advantageous).

Apply best practices in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) including monitoring, incident response, and post-mortem analysis.

Ensure security, scalability, and efficiency of infrastructure.

Collaborate closely with software engineers, QA, and operations teams to ensure high-quality delivery.

Maintain and optimise Linux-based systems with strong administration practices.

Apply a strong understanding of network architecture in designing and securing systems.

Qualifications

Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent proven practical experience).

Relevant certifications essential.

Required Experience

Proven experience as either:

A Software Engineer who has progressed into DevOps/Platform Engineering, or

A Systems Administrator (Operations) who has evolved into DevOps/SRE.

Strong cloud experience in Azure and/or AWS .

Solid experience with infrastructure as code (Terraform essential; Ansible or Bicep beneficial).

Proficiency in Docker and container orchestration.

Strong knowledge of Linux system administration .

Good understanding of networking principles and architecture.

Familiarity with CI/CD tools (GitHub/GitLab).

Strong programming/scripting skills, preferably in Java (with Spring Boot exposure).

Skills & Attributes

Experience applying SRE principles (availability, latency, performance, capacity, incident management).

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Passion for automation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Ability to balance software engineering practices with infrastructure and operational focus.

Specialist Platform Engineer | Banking Industry

Johannesburg (Hybrid)

FULL TIME | PERMANENT

Are you an expert PLATFORM engineer passionate about building robust, scalable platforms?

Ready to shape the core technology of a leading financial institution?

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We're hiring a
Specialist Platform Engineer
for our client, one of South Africa's premier banks. This is a pivotal role where your expertise will directly influence the stability, efficiency, and innovation of critical banking services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimise platform features/components aligned to self-service, scalability, reusability, resilience & stability.
• Own the engineering lifecycle end-to-end: clean, extensible code and rigorous testing; prevent defects using metrics and observability/telemetry.
• Monitor production performance and turn data into decisions that lift uptime, latency, and user experience.
• Lead/participate in incident management and disaster recovery; drive root-cause analysis and sustainable fixes.
• Document solution blueprints; uphold standards, risk & governance; mentor and collaborate across teams.

We're looking for a candidate with:

• 3 - 5 years'
  platform/data-center engineering
  experience in large, complex environments.
• CDCP
  certification and strong knowledge of DC infrastructure (HVAC, power/UPS, generators, electrical distribution, cooling/heating, fire suppression).
• Working knowledge of
  OHS/HSE/ISO and regulatory frameworks
  ; disciplined approach to risk and governance.
• Solid
  object-oriented design
  ; ability to deliver maintainable, testable code and reliable test infrastructure; fluency with performance monitoring/telemetry.
• BSc/BTech (
  Electrical/Mechanical
  ) or equivalent.

Why this move?
Big-brand platform scale, work that measurably improves reliability, and a career stamp that opens doors across the industry.

If you're ready to build what matters and accelerate your career with a top-tier bank, apply now

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With Myn, as a candidate, you gain a trusted partner dedicated to helping experienced Platform Engineers excel in their careers, connecting you with forward-thinking international employers and impactful projects.

Electrum is the next-generation payments technology company that provides cloud-native software to optimize the processing of financial transactions. Since 2012, we have established ourselves as a respected payments technology partner through our deep expertise and track record in delivering trusted enterprise-grade payments solutions.

We've built a reputation in providing solutions for high-volume, low-value payment schemes and services that enable our clients to deliver to their customers at scale. We love that the projects we work on touch the lives of millions of South Africans daily, making a real difference.

We hire the best of the best and we offer great opportunities for personal growth and career progression.

Are you passionate about building the foundational infrastructure that powers modern software development? Electrum is seeking a Platforms Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and resilient platforms that support the development, deployment, and operation of applications across the organization. In this role, you'll enable engineering teams by automating infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring platform reliability and performance. You'll play a key role in driving Platform Engineering best practices, improving developer productivity, and fostering operational excellence through infrastructure-as-code and modern tooling. If you thrive in complex environments and are motivated by the opportunity to create impact at scale, we'd love to connect with you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 4+ years relevant work experience working as a Developer in a software development team building/running Java or C# applications.
• 2+ years experience deploying, managing and rightsizing Kubernetes clusters, resources and underlying infrastructure.
• 2+ years experience designing & operating public cloud environments
  Experience using GitOps / CI-CD workflows for infrastructure as code and Helm workload deployments.

• Experience in Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• An understanding of AWS/Cloud services and best practices, e.g. the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

• Kubernetes & Containerisation: Using Kubernetes, Istio, ArgoCD, Helm & CI/CD to build & deploy & manage containerised workloads.
• Monitoring and Logging: Using tooling such as Prometheus, Loki, Grafana & ELK to monitor Kubernetes resources and Java workloads.
• Source Control & CI/CD: Making use of GitHub & Github Actions for version control & CI/CD.
• Operating Systems: Making use of Ansible and shell scripting to configure & manage unix environments (Red Hat Enterprise Linux).
• Building, Collaboration & Communicating the IDP: Strong communication skills within a team environment with an ability to effectively document processes and mentor engineers on best practices and platform use.
• A Grasp of Backend Development: Hands-on experience in designing, developing, and deploying scalable backend services using Java, and experience in writing scripts to solve ad-hoc problems.
• Cloud Infrastructure: An intermediate understanding of AWS/Cloud services and best practices, e.g. the AWS Well-Architected Framework
• Infrastructure as Code (AWS & Terraform): Experience using the AWS CDK & Terraform to write and manage infrastructure.
• Architecture and Design Patterns: Familiarity with common design patterns and architectural principles, including Domain-Driven Design (DDD), Event-Driven Architecture (EDA), and distributed computing architecture.
• Computer Networking: Knowledge/experience of core networking concepts, i.e. configuring computer networking policies, ip allocations, routing, dns, preferably with experience with AWS networking, i.e. VPCs, Subnets, NAT Gateways, Internet Gateways, Peering, VPC PrivateLink, Global Accelerators, Load Balancing etc.
• Database Management: Expertise in designing, optimising, and maintaining relational databases (e.g., MySQL, SQLite, PostgreSQL), including experience with event pipelining, i.e. using Apache Kafka.

Benefits

A good work-life balance is very important at Electrum. To help you manage your own time and energy, Electrum offers benefits such as:

• Flexibility around core working hours

• Daily cooked lunches and a stocked kitchen for the mid-day nibbles

• Team socialising, getaways, and social outings

We have created a safe, transparent environment where we know mistakes happen, and that's okay. We even have a 3 step approach to dealing with them:

• Tell everyone about it
• Fix the mistake
• Tell everyone about it

Location: Hybrid (Johannesburg / Remote)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: SaaS | Financial Services | IT Infrastructure

WatersEdge Solutions is hiring on behalf of a rapidly growing technology company that's redefining how organisations manage their share incentive schemes. As their first Platform Engineer, you'll take ownership of a robust, multi-cloud environment and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their infrastructure, reliability, and security operations.

About the Role

This is a hands-on opportunity to build and optimise platform reliability from the ground up. You'll work closely with a small, high-performing engineering team, owning everything from uptime and scalability to disaster recovery and DevOps automation. This is the perfect role for

someone ready to take charge, drive improvements, and grow into a leadership position as the

platform scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure high availability, performance, and monitoring across all production applications
• Manage and optimise Heroku pipelines, CI/CD flows, and production infrastructure
• Oversee cloud operations across AWS, DigitalOcean, and Heroku environments
• Run Celery workers and queues, enforce task health, and track service-level objectives
• Lead disaster recovery planning, penetration testing, and post-mortem processes
• Standardise and maintain infrastructure using Terraform, scripting, and automation
• Own security practices: encryption, IAM policies, MFA/SSO, and access reviews
• Build internal tools and dashboards to streamline developer workflows
• Centralise logging and observability with tools like Sentry, Papertrail, Prometheus, and
• APM
• Evaluate and manage third-party vendors and SaaS integrations

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience managing cloud infrastructure (Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean, etc.)
• Strong CI/CD knowledge (GitHub Actions, Heroku CI) and solid Git fundamentals
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and incident response frameworks
• Working knowledge of IAM, MFA/SSO, encryption protocols, and secure configuration
• Proven ability to document, collaborate, and work effectively within small engineering
• teams

Nice to Have

• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with Django or Flask
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform and Docker
• Understanding of Celery, Redis, or asynchronous workloads
• Exposure to compliance frameworks such as SOC 2 or GDPR
• Familiarity with observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, New Relic)
• Certifications like AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or CKS

What's On Offer

• A rare opportunity to define and own platform engineering from day one
• Full autonomy to design tooling, systems, and processes
• A clear growth path into platform/SRE/security leadership
• Diverse technical exposure: Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean, Cloudflare, S3, and more
• Collaboration with a sharp, experienced team that values reliability and security
• Hands-on experience with SOC 2 compliance and enterprise security standards
• A competitive compensation package with room to grow
• A mission-driven company making financial equity accessible to global employees

Company Culture

The team you'll join is smart, agile, and deeply collaborative. You'll be surrounded by specialists—engineers, mathematicians, accountants—who bring diverse expertise to solve complex problems. Despite being part of a global group, the work environment is close-knit, dynamic, and built for growth. This is a place for passionate technologists who value impact, autonomy, and a strong work-life balance.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider your applications unsuccessful.