Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer Build the infrastructure that powers hyper-personalization. High-velocity cloud-based DevOps work in a remote-first culture. We’re looking for a self-starter who cares about technical excellence. Let's build the future together! Ikue is a technology scale-up with a clear purpose: hyper-personalization through data. We are building a next-generation SaaS data and analytics platform powered by ML and AI. We are looking for a Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer who can bridge the gap between cloud architecture and high-velocity software delivery. What We’re Looking For: 5+ years of DevOps experience , with at least 3 years focused heavily on AWS environments. IaC Expert: Deep proficiency in Terraform is essential. Containerisation proficiency: Extensive experience with Docker and ECS. Infrastructure Mindset: Ability to manage AWS Landing Zones, multi-account structures, and perform Well-Architected Framework reviews. Problem Solver: A self-starter committed to delivering technically excellent solutions and innovative approaches to challenges. Personality & Passion: We value who you are before where you went to school. Your difference is your strength. In this role, you will: Architect & Automate: Build and maintain a stable, scalable AWS environment using Terraform, CDK, and CloudFormation . Pipeline Refinement: Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless, automated software delivery. Cloud Governance: Maintain and improve our AWS Landing Zone , manage multi-account structures, and oversee secure backup strategies. Orchestration: Manage container orchestration via ECS and integrate serverless components like Lambda, EventBridge, and Step Functions . Operational Excellence: Perform Well-Architected Reviews , implement cloud best practices, and lead cost-optimization (FinOps) initiatives. Collaborate & Resolve: Work side-by-side with developers to troubleshoot performance issues and respond to incidents, ensuring high system reliability. Why Join Us? Impact: Play a pivotal role in a fast-scaling AI/ML product. Autonomy: Real ownership of the cloud roadmap and technical direction. Flexibility: Choice to work in the office or remotely (Remote-first culture). Rewards: Competitive salary, benefits, and an Employee Share Option Scheme . The "Ikue Kit": A starter kit including your choice of a Windows-based or MacOS-based Laptop Adventure: Our yearly 3-day company trip to a secret summer destination (covered by us!). This position is open to South African-based candidates only. Valid work authorization for South Africa is required. Department Product Development Locations Johannesburg, Cape Town Remote status Fully Remote Johannesburg