[Hiring] CloudOps Engineer III @Noodle

Role Description

As a CloudOps Engineer III, you will be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of cloud infrastructure, spearheading modernization initiatives, and upholding security, compliance, and cost-efficiency across various environments. This role necessitates collaboration with cross-functional teams, the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and contributions to operational excellence through the development of scalable, secure, and automated systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform for provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure.
• Enforce cloud governance, security, and compliance policies effectively.
• Document, log, and resolve operational or security findings, ensuring clear resolutions are recorded.
• Generate insights and reports to optimize cloud usage and costs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure, security, and operational initiatives.
• Support the modernization of legacy systems through standardized, automated infrastructure practices.
• Monitor cloud services and respond promptly to operational or security incidents.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-sharing materials.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, including hands-on use of AWS CLI, VPC, EC2, ECR, ECS, AutoScaling, and CodeDeploy.
• Proficient with Terraform and GitHub (including GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and general Git workflows) (1-3 years’ experience with both).
• Strong proficiency in Linux administration (Ubuntu, Amazon Linux).
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker, ECR, and ECS.
• Experience administering and scaling relational databases (MySQL and PostgreSQL) within the AWS environment.
• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and internal testing processes.

Preferred Skills

• AWS Solutions Architect
• Cloud security and cost optimization strategies
• Understanding of the AWS Six Pillars
• Exposure to complex cloud and infrastructure projects

Bonus Skills

• Experience writing software in PHP or Python

Personal Attributes

• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Fast learner with the ability to work independently

Eligibility Requirements

• This position is based in South Africa. Applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in South Africa and must maintain residency within South Africa throughout their employment.
• Proof of eligibility and residency will be required upon hiring.

Benefits

• Work from the comfort of your home office!
• Great compensation package
• Tools you need on us! Laptop (Mac is our computer of choice) and EcoFlow inverter
• 12 weeks paid Parental Leave benefits
• 20 working days annual leave + 10 paid national holidays
• Medical/RA benefit
• Internet benefits
• Full access to our employee assistance program (EAP) through Company Wellness
• Annual education stipend for lifelong learning