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Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - Kafka

Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team is a collaborative team that develops a managed solutions for a full range of data stores and data technologies, spanning from big data, through NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics; all the way to structured SQL engines (similar to Amazon RDS approach).

We are facing the interesting problem of fault-tolerant mission-critical distributed systems and intend to deliver the world's best automation solution for delivering managed data platforms.

We are looking for candidates from junior to senior level with interests, experience and willingness to learn around Big Data technologies, such as distributed event-stores (Kafka) and parallel computing frameworks (Spark). Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open-source community dynamics and equally aware of the needs of large, innovative organisations.

Location: This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

The data platform team is responsible for the automation of data platform operations, with the mission of managing and integrating Big Data platforms at scale. This includes ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, backups and much more; but also provides domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical. This role is focused on the creation and automation of infrastructure features of data platforms, not analysing and/or processing the data in them.

• Collaborate proactively with a distributed team
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in many fields
• Discuss ideas and collaborate on finding good solutions
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems, such as Kafka and Spark
• Have a Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

You might also bring a subset of experience from the followings that can help Data Platform to achieve its challenging goals and determine the level we will consider you for:

• Experience operating and managing other data platform technologies, SQL (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, etc) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB, Redis, ElasticSearch, etc), similar to DBA level expertise
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and infrastructure operations
• Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services
  
  

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues twice a year
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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• Full-time

Company Description

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.

Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.

Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) andTechnology & Transformation (T&T).

What we offer

• The opportunity to shapeAI and data-driven transformation across Africa.
• Access tocutting-edge cloud technologies, training, and global expertise.
• Exposure to large-scalemulti-industry projectsand global delivery models.

What you bring

• Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth
• High degree of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and drive

Job Description

We are seeking ahigh-impact Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)to join our AI & Data consulting practice as aSenior Consultant. This is a technical leadership role focused on the design, deployment, and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructure and services on especially GCP.

You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, data scientists, and data engineers to build secure, production-ready platforms that power transformative AI and Data solutions for our clients across the African continent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and implementsecure, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructureon GCP to support data platforms, AI/ML workloads, and cloud-native applications.
• Lead infrastructure design and provisioning usingInfrastructure as Code (IaC)tools such asTerraformandDeployment Manager.
• Enablenetwork design, security hardening, and CI/CDfor cloud-native and hybrid environments.

GCP expertise

• Design, configure, and optimizecore GCP servicesincluding:
• Cloud Monitoring, Identity and Access Management (IAM), VPC networking
• Apply best practices forcost optimization, monitoring, observability, and performance tuningacross cloud environments.

Consulting & Delivery

• Translate business and functional requirements into robust cloud solutions.
• Collaborate with engagement managers, architects, and technical leads to ensure seamless delivery of cloud infrastructure within time and budget.
• Contribute to proposals, client presentations, and architecture documentation.

DevSecOps & Governance

• Integrate cloud governance frameworks including security controls, audit readiness, and compliance requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
• Implement DevOps pipelines with GCP-native and third-party tooling for CI/CD and automated testing.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ yearsof experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles with astrong GCP track record.
• Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade infrastructure using GCP services.
• Strong knowledge ofTerraform,Linux administration, andcontainer orchestration (e.g., GKE/Kubernetes).
• Solid experience withCI/CD practices, DevOps tooling, and infrastructure automation.
• Deep understanding ofnetworking, identity, IAM, encryption, and cloud security fundamentals.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and consulting skills.
• Ability to operate in ahigh-performance consulting environmentand engage directly with enterprise clients.

Advantageous:

• Experience with Azure cloud servicesor hybrid-cloud implementations.
• GCP certifications (e.g.,Professional Cloud Architect,Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer).

Additional Information

At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day.We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. Weseek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.

Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.

Be careful of Recruitment Scams: Fraudsters or employment scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, employers, recruitment consultants or job placement firms, advertising false job opportunities through email, text messages and WhatsApp messages. They aim to cheat jobseekers out of money or to steal personal information.

To help you look out for potential recruitment scams, here are some Red Flags:

• Upfront Payment Requests :Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies.
• Requests for Personal Information :Be wary if you are asked for sensitive personal information, especially early in the recruitment process and without a clear need for it. Fraudulent links or contractual documents may require the provision of sensitive personal data or copy documents (e.g., government issued numbers or identity documents, passports or passport numbers, bank account statements or numbers, parent’s data) that may be used for identity fraud. Do not provide or send any of these documents or data. Please note we will never ask for photographs at any stage of the recruitment process.
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Full-time Company Description At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek. Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems. Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). What we offer The opportunity to shape AI and data-driven transformation across Africa. Access tocutting-edge cloud technologies, training, and global expertise. Exposure to large-scalemulti-industry projectsand global delivery models. What you bring Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth High degree of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and drive Job Description We are seeking ahigh-impact Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)to join our AI & Data consulting practice as a Senior Consultant. This is a technical leadership role focused on the design, deployment, and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructure and services on especially GCP. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, data scientists, and data engineers to build secure, production-ready platforms that power transformative AI and Data solutions for our clients across the African continent. Key Responsibilities: Architect and implementsecure, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructureon GCP to support data platforms, AI/ML workloads, and cloud-native applications. Lead infrastructure design and provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Ia C)tools such as Terraformand Deployment Manager. Enablenetwork design, security hardening, and CI/CDfor cloud-native and hybrid environments. GCP expertise Design, configure, and optimizecore GCP servicesincluding: Cloud Monitoring, Identity and Access Management (IAM), VPC networking Apply best practices forcost optimization, monitoring, observability, and performance tuningacross cloud environments. Consulting & Delivery Translate business and functional requirements into robust cloud solutions. Collaborate with engagement managers, architects, and technical leads to ensure seamless delivery of cloud infrastructure within time and budget. Contribute to proposals, client presentations, and architecture documentation. Dev Sec Ops & Governance Integrate cloud governance frameworks including security controls, audit readiness, and compliance requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR). Implement Dev Ops pipelines with GCP-native and third-party tooling for CI/CD and automated testing. Qualifications Required: 5+ yearsof experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles with astrong GCP track record. Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade infrastructure using GCP services. Strong knowledge of Terraform, Linux administration, andcontainer orchestration (e.g., GKE/Kubernetes). Solid experience with CI/CD practices, Dev Ops tooling, and infrastructure automation. Deep understanding ofnetworking, identity, IAM, encryption, and cloud security fundamentals. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and consulting skills. Ability to operate in ahigh-performance consulting environmentand engage directly with enterprise clients. Advantageous: Experience with Azure cloud servicesor hybrid-cloud implementations. GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Dev Ops Engineer). Additional Information At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. Weseek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent. Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements. Be careful of Recruitment Scams: Fraudsters or employment scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, employers, recruitment consultants or job placement firms, advertising false job opportunities through email, text messages and Whats App messages. They aim to cheat jobseekers out of money or to steal personal information. To help you look out for potential recruitment scams, here are some Red Flags: Upfront Payment Requests : Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies. Requests for Personal Information : Be wary if you are asked for sensitive personal information, especially early in the recruitment process and without a clear need for it. Fraudulent links or contractual documents may require the provision of sensitive personal data or copy documents (e.g., government issued numbers or identity documents, passports or passport numbers, bank account statements or numbers, parent’s data) that may be used for identity fraud. Do not provide or send any of these documents or data. Please note we will never ask for photographs at any stage of the recruitment process. Unprofessional Communication : Scammers may communicate in an unprofessional manner. Their messages may be filled with poor grammar and spelling errors. The look and feel may not be consistent with the Deloitte corporate brand. If you're unsure, make direct contact with Deloitte using our official contact details. Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Full-time Company Description At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek. Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale puts us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems. Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Consulting services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions Advisory (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T). What we offer The opportunity to shape AI and data-driven transformation across Africa. Access tocutting-edge cloud technologies, training, and global expertise. Exposure to large-scalemulti-industry projectsand global delivery models. What you bring Strategic thinker with hands-on execution capabilities Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and presentation skills Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and growth High degree of intellectual curiosity, integrity, and drive Job Description We are seeking ahigh-impact Cloud Infrastructure Engineer with deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP)to join our AI & Data consulting practice as a Senior Consultant. This is a technical leadership role focused on the design, deployment, and optimization of scalable cloud infrastructure and services on especially GCP. You will work alongside multidisciplinary teams of AI engineers, data scientists, and data engineers to build secure, production-ready platforms that power transformative AI and Data solutions for our clients across the African continent. Key Responsibilities: Architect and implementsecure, scalable, and automated cloud infrastructureon GCP to support data platforms, AI/ML workloads, and cloud-native applications. Lead infrastructure design and provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Ia C)tools such as Terraformand Deployment Manager. Enablenetwork design, security hardening, and CI/CDfor cloud-native and hybrid environments. GCP expertise Design, configure, and optimizecore GCP servicesincluding: Cloud Monitoring, Identity and Access Management (IAM), VPC networking Apply best practices forcost optimization, monitoring, observability, and performance tuningacross cloud environments. Consulting & Delivery Translate business and functional requirements into robust cloud solutions. Collaborate with engagement managers, architects, and technical leads to ensure seamless delivery of cloud infrastructure within time and budget. Contribute to proposals, client presentations, and architecture documentation. Dev Sec Ops & Governance Integrate cloud governance frameworks including security controls, audit readiness, and compliance requirements (e.g., POPIA, GDPR). Implement Dev Ops pipelines with GCP-native and third-party tooling for CI/CD and automated testing. Qualifications Required: 5+ yearsof experience in cloud engineering or infrastructure roles with astrong GCP track record. Proven experience designing and deploying production-grade infrastructure using GCP services. Strong knowledge of Terraform, Linux administration, andcontainer orchestration (e.g., GKE/Kubernetes). Solid experience with CI/CD practices, Dev Ops tooling, and infrastructure automation. Deep understanding ofnetworking, identity, IAM, encryption, and cloud security fundamentals. Excellent problem-solving, communication, and consulting skills. Ability to operate in ahigh-performance consulting environmentand engage directly with enterprise clients. Advantageous: Experience with Azure cloud servicesor hybrid-cloud implementations. GCP certifications (e.g., Professional Cloud Architect, Professional Cloud Dev Ops Engineer). Additional Information At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. Weseek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent. Note: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements. Be careful of Recruitment Scams: Fraudsters or employment scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, employers, recruitment consultants or job placement firms, advertising false job opportunities through email, text messages and Whats App messages. They aim to cheat jobseekers out of money or to steal personal information. To help you look out for potential recruitment scams, here are some Red Flags: Upfront Payment Requests : Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies. Requests for Personal Information : Be wary if you are asked for sensitive personal information, especially early in the recruitment process and without a clear need for it. Fraudulent links or contractual documents may require the provision of sensitive personal data or copy documents (e.g., government issued numbers or identity documents, passports or passport numbers, bank account statements or numbers, parent’s data) that may be used for identity fraud. Do not provide or send any of these documents or data. Please note we will never ask for photographs at any stage of the recruitment process. Unprofessional Communication : Scammers may communicate in an unprofessional manner. Their messages may be filled with poor grammar and spelling errors. The look and feel may not be consistent with the Deloitte corporate brand. If you're unsure, make direct contact with Deloitte using our official contact details. Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure - OpenSearch/ElasticSearch

Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Canonical Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Canonical is building a comprehensive automation suite to provide multi-cloud and on-premise data solutions for the enterprise. The data platform team is a collaborative team that develops a full range of data stores and data technologies, spanning from big data, through NoSQL, cache-layer capabilities, and analytics; all the way to structured SQL engines.

The OpenSearch team is, among other things, focused on creating the best enterprise automation solution for search and analytics suites like OpenSearch and Elasticsearch.

We have a number of openings we are looking to hire across a range of levels. We will help you identify a suitable position depending on your experience and interests. Engineers who thrive at Canonical are mindful of open-source community dynamics and equally aware of the needs of large, innovative organisations.

Location: This is a Globally remote role

What your day will look like

The OpenSearch team is responsible for the automation of OpenSearch operations. This includes ensuring fault-tolerant replication, TLS, installation, and much more; but also provides domain-specific expertise on the actual data system to other teams within Canonical. This role is focused on the creation and automation of features of data platforms, not analysing the data in them.

• Collaborate proactively with an internationally distributed team
• Write high-quality, idiomatic Python code to create new features
• Debug issues and interact with upstream communities publicly
• Work with helpful and talented engineers including experts in a diverse set of fields
• Work from home with global travel for 2 to 4 weeks per year for internal and external events
  
  

What we are looking for in you

• Proven hands-on experience in software development using Python
• Proven hands-on experience in distributed systems development
• Bachelor's or equivalent in Computer Science, STEM, or a similar degree
• Willingness to travel up to 4 times a year for internal events
  
  

Additional Skills That You Might Also Bring

You might also bring a subset of experience from the following, which will determine the exact role and level we consider you for:

• Experience operating and managing search and analytics engines like Elasticsearch, Logstash, KIbana, and OpenSearch
• Experience with Linux systems administration, package management, and operations
• Experience with the public cloud or a private cloud solution like OpenStack
• Experience with operating Kubernetes clusters and a belief that it can be used for serious persistent data services
  
  

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annum
• Annual compensation review
• Recognition rewards
• Annual holiday leave
• Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events
  
  

About Canonical

Canonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.

Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.

Canonical is an equal-opportunity employer

We are proud to foster a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and background create a better work environment and better products. Whatever your identity, we will give your application fair consideration.

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MagicOrange is a globally recognized leader in the IT Financial Management Software market, as acknowledged by Gartner. With customers and a strong presence on four continents, we are a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider in a high-growth phase. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations, enhancing their value through our innovative software solutions

Location: Durban - KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Position Summary

Execute tasks related to MagicOrange's IT infrastructure, assist in the operational layer of our SaaS platform estate, and ensure security governance. Provide operational resilience, secure cloud usage, and consistent IT support across a globally distributed, hybrid workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & SaaS Operations

• Oversee and optimize the suite of SaaS platforms and operational tools used across the business to ensure seamless day-to-day functionality, efficiency, and support for all users.
• Maintain end-user computing, network operations, and endpoint protection to ensure operational continuity and user satisfaction.
• Implement tooling, automation, and remote support models for globally distributed and hybrid workforces.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including provisioning, monitoring, and performance optimization.
  
  

Azure Governance & Compliance

• Configure and maintain Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Compliance Manager to align with ISO 27001, GDPR, POPIA, SOC II, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Create dashboards and evidence packs for auditors, executives, and clients, automating compliance reporting and remediation tasks.
  
  

ISMS & Security Framework Ownership

• Collaborate with the CISO Office on maintaining and enhancing the ISO 27001 ISMS, including contributing technical input for the Statement of Applicability and participating in internal/external audits as needed.
• Ensure IT infrastructure and cloud tooling align with the compliance goals set for ISO 27001, SOC 2, POPIA, and GDPR.
• Support the CISO in conducting risk assessments related to infrastructure and SaaS operations and contribute to the IT-specific entries in the centralized risk register.
  
  

Identity & Access Management

• Implement and maintain identity services and access controls (e.g. RBAC, MFA, PIM) in accordance with IAM policies and governance.
• Enforce least-privilege access via automated policy enforcement and periodic reviews.
  
  

SaaS Licensing & Software Asset Management

• Manage Microsoft EA/CSP and other enterprise SaaS subscriptions.
• Develop and maintain a licensing compliance framework and optimize cost forecasting.
  
  

Incident Response & Resilience

• Execute incident response procedures under the direction of the CISO Office, coordinate with partners on infrastructure-related aspects, and implement technical corrective actions post-incident.
• Conduct post-incident investigations and implement corrective actions.
  
  

People & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with MSPs, security partners, and SaaS vendors.
• Ensure cost-efficiency across infrastructure and tooling.
  
  

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product, Finance, HR, and Engineering teams to align IT operations with strategic business goals.
• Present technical KPIs, risks, and compliance status to non-technical executives and client stakeholders.
  
  

IT Operations & Support Responsibilities

• Handle issues with screens, docking stations, laptops, and printers, as well as provide necessary cords.
• Set up workstations, perform hardware upgrades (RAM, batteries), and manage cables.
• Manage the employee onboarding process, conduct access audits, and update general user information in systems like Microsoft Teams and email.
  
  

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–8 years in IT infrastructure, SaaS operations, or IT security.
• Diploma/Degree in IT.
• 3+ years working with Microsoft Azure environments.
• Proven experience with distributed teams, SaaS platforms, and remote support operations.
• Demonstrated involvement in ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR/POPIA compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of firewall/router technologies and network security concepts
• Proficiency with administrating Windows OS and Servers.
• Experience with Active Directory (Entra ID), DNS/DHCP
• Microsoft Exchange, Office365, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender365 experience is desired.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Experience supporting on-prem and Azure-hosted environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues independently
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco).
• Familiarity with ITSM and ISMS platforms.
• Multi-cloud awareness (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  
  

Join us at MagicOrange and help shape the future of IT Financial Management and FinOps Software by ensuring our customers achieve the highest levels of satisfaction and success.

MagicOrange is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value and appreciate the diverse contributions and perspectives of all our employees.

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Provide operational resilience, secure cloud usage, and consistent IT support across a globally distributed, hybrid workforce.Key ResponsibilitiesCloud Infrastructure & Saa S OperationsOversee and optimize the suite of Saa S platforms and operational tools used across the business to ensure seamless day-to-day functionality, efficiency, and support for all users. Maintain end-user computing, network operations, and endpoint protection to ensure operational continuity and user satisfaction. Implement tooling, automation, and remote support models for globally distributed and hybrid workforces. Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including provisioning, monitoring, and performance optimization. Azure Governance & ComplianceConfigure and maintain Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Compliance Manager to align with ISO 27001, GDPR, POPIA, SOC II, and other regulatory frameworks. 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IT Operations & Support ResponsibilitiesHandle issues with screens, docking stations, laptops, and printers, as well as provide necessary cords. Set up workstations, perform hardware upgrades (RAM, batteries), and manage cables. Manage the employee onboarding process, conduct access audits, and update general user information in systems like Microsoft Teams and email. Required Skills & Experience6–8 years in IT infrastructure, Saa S operations, or IT security. Diploma/Degree in IT. 3+ years working with Microsoft Azure environments. Proven experience with distributed teams, Saa S platforms, and remote support operations. Demonstrated involvement in ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR/POPIA compliance programs. Strong knowledge of firewall/router technologies and network security concepts Proficiency with administrating Windows OS and Servers. Experience with Active Directory (Entra ID), DNS/DHCP Microsoft Exchange, Office365, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender365 experience is desired. 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Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Location: Johannesburg

Role Description

This role is technical in nature and is responsible for deploying high quality and timely hybrid and cloud infrastructure solutions and to ensure the availability, stability and performance of the platforms.

• Manage Infrastructure as Code
• Automation
• Cloud Network
• Security Solutions: DDoS, Network Firewalls and Web Application firewalls
• Operating Systems
• Containerization

Organisational Design

This position is part of the CIO department and reports to the regional Head of Cloud Infrastructure Management

Specific Role Responsibilities

Design: Ensure that hybrid and cloud environments are designed to best practice standards for resilience and availability to ensure the highest SLAs are maintained.

Automation: Build infrastructure deployment code and pipelines to enable the automated deployment and management of infrastructure in the cloud and on-premises.

Availability : Ensure that uptime SLAs are met every month for cloud infrastructure solutions that you are responsible for, by managing and resolving issue logs; lifecycle management of deployed infrastructure solutions.

Performance : Ensure that performance SLAs are met every month for cloud solutions that you are responsible for by monitoring systems, network performance, capacity and growth; suggesting and implementing performance improvements.

Information Security : Ensure that the cloud environments are internally and externally secure by following existing policies and procedures and documenting for audit purposes as required; implementing security controls and remediations; completing risk assessments and build guides for new and existing systems. Align the environment to the Group’s security standards.

Systems Resilience : Ensure that cloud environments are secure and backed up by ensuring that regular backups are made and are tested. Participate in yearly BCP & DR tests. Ensure that cloud management is in line with company requirements and departmental policy for resilience and availability. Document and keep solution design, business continuity plans and standard operating procedure documents up to date.

Training : Develop professional and technical knowledge and skills. Provide technical advice and mentoring within the team.

Project Work : Implement new projects to meet project timelines. Work in a matrix structure with multi-national teams.

Budget : Recommend changes that could reduce costs in your areas of responsibility.

Experience required

• Degree qualified or equivalent industry certifications and relevant experience
• Certificates that would be advantageous:
  • Microsoft Azure
  • F5
  • Check Point
  • Cisco
  • Terraform
  • Kubernetes

Cloud management related to:

• Experience with building and supporting Cloud environments
• 3 to 5 years operations experience supporting cloud environments including pipelines, IaC, containerization, networks, IaaS, LAN, WAF and firewalls
• Redundancy technologies including availability zones, Load Balancing, BGP, DNS load-balancing, geo-redundant storage
• Cloud security best-practices and standards
• Identity and access management control technologies
• Email forwarding technologies and domain manage
• System management tools for logging, monitoring, configuration management, AAA
• Infrastructure discovery and documentation
• System performance optimization
• Lifecycle management, software patching and upgrades
• Virtual private networks, TLS, DNS, Databases

Key Technologies:

• Microsoft
• F5
• Checkpoint
• Fortinet
• Kubernetes
• Cisco
• Linux
• AWS

Attributes:

• Keen interest in and knowledge of latest technologies.
• Successfully implemented projects.
• Good team player with the ability to work independently and able to take initiative and drive change.
• Ability to function effectively in a matrix structure.
• Excellent communication skills, confident in dealing with internal teams and external clients and 3rd parties.
• Demonstratable problem-solving capabilities.
• Able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, high-performance environment

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back.

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution.

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.

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Cloud Infrastructure Manager

Mukuru is on the lookout for a Cloud Infrastructure Manager to lead and scale the engineering capability behind our cloud platforms. This role forms a key part of the Technology Solutions leadership team , sitting alongside our Cloud Architect and reporting to the Head of Technology Solutions. If you are based in Johannesburg , Pretoria, Cape Town or anywhere in South Africa feel free to apply!

At Mukuru, we don’t just build infrastructure – we build the backbone of meaningful, borderless financial access. You’ll lead a dynamic team of Cloud Engineers, SREs, and DevSecOps professionals, empowering them to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable infrastructure that fuels real-world impact across the continent.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of Cloud Engineers, SREs, and DevSecOps experts who thrive on innovation and impact.

• Drive the execution of our Cloud Infrastructure roadmap , aligning with Mukuru’s strategic platform and business goals.

• Take ownership of Mukuru’s AWS-based cloud environments – defined as infrastructure-as-code with Terraform and containerised with Kubernetes – ensuring performance, cost-efficiency, and resilience at every stage of the SDLC.

• Champion DevOps culture across engineering, fostering collaboration, shared ownership, and continuous delivery practices.

• Ensure uptime and recovery goals are met, and oversee compliance with RTOs, RPOs, patching, monitoring, and alerting standards.

• Partner closely with our Cloud Architect to deliver well-architected, observable, and cost-optimised infrastructure solutions.

• Collaborate across the business – from Platform Engineering and Product, to Software Engineering, Security, and Governance – to enable cross-functional success.

• Implement and maintain controls aligned to compliance frameworks like PCI-DSS and ISO27001 .

• Build and manage tooling across CI/CD, observability, documentation, and cloud cost monitoring.

• Drive innovation by enabling teams with the right tools, autonomy, and environment to experiment, iterate, and deliver value.

• Manage team capacity, budgets, and ongoing capability growth in line with emerging technologies and business needs.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Grade 12 or equivalent (essential)

• Related tertiary qualification (desirable)

• 7+ years in DevOps, Cloud Infrastructure, or Systems Engineering

• 3+ years in a leadership or technical management role

• Proven experience designing and operating production-grade AWS environments

• Expertise in Terraform, Kubernetes, Linux systems, CI/CD, and incident management

• Experience in high-growth sectors like Fintech, Retail, or Technology

• Familiarity with cloud cost optimisation , security, and governance best practices

• Experience with regulatory frameworks like PCI-DSS and ISO27001

• A working knowledge of agile practices and a strong DevOps mindset

What Sets You Apart

• You empower engineers, celebrate delivery, and lead with empathy

• You bring calm, clarity, and focus during complex situations

• You love turning complex challenges into elegant, automated solutions

• You value collaboration and communicate clearly across tech and business lines

• You’re passionate about infrastructure that’s secure, observable, and scalable

• You care about creating long-term value , not just short-term fixes

Why Mukuru?

• Be part of a fast-scaling, purpose-driven fintech making real change across Africa.

• Join teams that thrive on collaboration, impact, and innovation .

• Embrace a culture of diversity, continuous learning, and inclusion .

• Work in an environment that values your growth, your voice, and your ideas .

Not 100% sure you tick every box?

That’s okay! We believe that passion, potential, and purpose go a long way. If this role excites you and you believe you can contribute to our mission, we’d love to hear from you. Tell us how you’d add value at Mukuru – your future team is waiting.

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I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS

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