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Senior Cloud Engineer (SA)

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About Us

We are LSD Open, a revolutionary technology partner focused on delivering cutting-edge solutions that fast-track digital innovation. Our journey began in 2001 with a foundation deeply rooted in open-source software and setting the pace in digital transformation. We’ve since expanded into managed services, cloud migration, and software licenses, with our footprint growing from South Africa into Mauritius and Dubai. With an unparalleled blend of expertise, we navigate complex technological landscapes to catalyse innovation through rapid scale, streamlined integrations, enhanced systems performance and future–ready infrastructure. We are on a mission to continue to be technological pioneers, accelerating our clients and partners' innovation journeys into the future.

Job Description

This is a remote position.

About the role:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Cloud Engineer to design and implement secure, scalable and cost-effective cloud environments for enterprise customers.

You’ll work at the intersection of AWS, Kubernetes, containers, cloud-native architecture and automation, helping customers modernise legacy applications and infrastructure while driving DevSecOps, GitOps and Infrastructure as Code practices.

This is a hands-on role with the opportunity to mentor engineers, lead technical workshops and influence cloud innovation across customer environments.

Location: Middle East / Africa | Travel: Regional & International | Type: Full-time


What you will do:
  • Architect and implement secure, scalable AWS cloud environments
  • Modernise legacy applications using cloud-native architectures, Kubernetes and containers
  • Design microservices and 12-factor application architectures
  • Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform
  • Implement and optimise CI/CD pipelines, DevSecOps and GitOps
  • Improve application performance, scalability, security and cloud cost efficiency
  • Lead customer technical workshops and solution discussionsEvaluate emerging technologies and drive cloud engineering best practices
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing
  • Collaborate with customers and technical teams to deliver complex cloud transformation projects

Requirements

Experience:

  • Extensive hands-on AWS engineering and architecture experience
  • Proven experience transforming legacy applications into cloud-native architectures
  • Strong Kubernetes and containerisation experience
  • Hands-on Terraform / Infrastructure as Code expertise
  • Strong understanding of DevSecOps and GitOps
  • Knowledge of software development practices, application architecture, microservices and 12-factor principles
  • Familiarity with programming languages/frameworks such as:
    Java/Spring | .NET Core | Python | NodeJS | Go
  • Experience designing and implementing large-scale, secure cloud environments
  • Strong problem-solving, collaboration and communication skills
  • Experience mentoring engineers and sharing technical knowledge

Preferred Certifications:
  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Professional
  • AWS Certified Security – Speciality
  • HashiCorp Terraform Associate
  • HashiCorp Terraform Authoring & Operations Professional
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS/CKSS)
Advantageous Certifications:
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • GCP Professional Cloud Architect
  • Other advanced hyper-scaler certifications

Benefits

  • Work-From-Home Flexibility: Design a remote work schedule tailored to your personal rhythm and productivity style.
  • Free Access to Online Courses: We're committed to your continuous growth and development. That’s why we offer free access to Udemy courses, putting a world of learning at your fingertips.

  • Home Office Budget: Complete financial coverage for gear, high-end monitors, and ergonomic set-ups for your home workspace.

  • Holistic Support: Free access to therapy via Ollie Health and dedicated personal financial coaching through Verdades Consulting.

  • Generous PTO: 15 days of annual leave to start, with incremental scaling based on milestone tenure.


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