About the position
We are seeking a Senior Kubernetes & Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, deploy, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance Kubernetes and cloud-based environments. This is a senior-level role focused on modern cloud-native technologies, infrastructure automation, and platform stability. You’ll play a key part in enabling efficient DevOps practices, mentoring team members, and driving innovation through infrastructure-as-code and automation.
This is a hybrid position, with a mix of remote work and on-site collaboration at our EcoPark offices in Centurion.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement Kubernetes-based environments for high-availability, security, and scalability.
- Manage deployments using container orchestration platforms (e.g., OpenShift, Tanzu, AKS, EKS).
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated builds, testing, and deployments.
- Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform) for provisioning cloud environments.
- Monitor and troubleshoot Kubernetes clusters using observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and Open Lens.
- Guide and mentor junior engineers and contribute to technical standards.
- Improve operational workflows through automation and DevOps practices.
- Collaborate across teams to integrate infrastructure with application needs and security requirements.
Core Technologies
- Kubernetes (AKS, EKS, OpenShift, Tanzu)
- Cloud Platforms: Azure, AWS, GCP
- Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Helm
- Containers: Docker
- Scripting & Automation: Bash, Python, PowerShell
- CI/CD: Git, GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, ArgoCD
- Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Open Lens
- Virtualization & Networking: VMware, KVM, cloud networking and security
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, container platforms, and infrastructure automation.
- Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or demonstrable equivalent experience.
- Proficient with Linux system administration.
- Strong knowledge of cloud networking, security, and infrastructure best practices.
- Experience with Agile and DevOps methodologies.
- Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.
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