[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

• Cloud Expertise: Proven experience with AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, including hands-on use of AWS CLI, VPC, EC2, ECR, ECS, AutoScaling, and CodeDeploy.
• DevOps Tooling: Proficient with Terraform and GitHub (including GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and general Git workflows) (1-3 years’ experience with both).
• Linux Administration: Strong proficiency in Linux administration (Ubuntu, Amazon Linux).
• Containerization: Experience with containerization technologies like Docker, ECR, and ECS.
• Database Management: Experience administering and scaling relational databases (MySQL and PostgreSQL) within the AWS environment.
• Security Acumen: 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

• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Communication: Strong communication skills
• Adaptability: 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