Infrastructure Engineer - Vumatel

POSITION STATEMENT

We are seeking a skilled and motivated DevOps Infrastructure Engineer to build, manage, and optimize scalable, reliable infrastructure systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC)solutions, optimize cloud platforms, and ensure system reliability through advanced monitoring.

Key Responsibilities

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Develop and manage IaC templates using Terraform CloudFormation and AWS CDK – Cloud Development Kit
• Ensure modularity, versioning, and consistency for seamless deployments.

Cloud Infrastructure Design:

• Architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure to support organizational needs
• Evaluate and implement cloud-native solutions that align with best practices and future-proof the environment.

Cloud Platform Management:

• Design and maintain infrastructure on AWS and Azure with a focus on cost efficiency and availability.
• Implement cloud security best practices, governance, and compliance.
• Optimize cloud spending by leveraging tools for cost analysis and monitoring.
• Implement cost-efficient solutions without compromising performance and reliability.
• Security and Compliance: Implement and maintain security best practices, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO27001, and POPIA. Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation activities

CI/CD Pipeline Development:

• Build cloud-native DevOps pipelines using GitLab and AWS services for automated integration, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline workflows and enable faster releases.

Monitoring and Observability:

• Utilize tools such as Datadog and CloudWatch for performance monitoring and anomaly detection.
• Define and implement monitoring/alerting strategies for proactive incident management.

Containerization and Orchestration:

• Deploy and manage containerized environments using Kubernetes (K8s) and Amazon EKS
• Optimize cluster performance for seamless application scaling and resilience.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in Terraform CloudFormation and AWS CDK for IaC.
• Strong experience with AWS and Azure services (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, Azure Resource Manager).
• Expertise in GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Datadog Grafana or Prometheus for monitoring.
• Solid knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) and EKS cluster management.

Programming & Scripting:

• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Ability to write clean, reusable code.

Soft Skills:

• Problem-solving mindset and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and services such as virtual machines, storage, and networking.
• Additional certifications or qualifications in relevant areas (AWS cloud computing, database management) would be a plus.

Experience:

• 5+ years in a DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering role.

Experience managing large-scale distributed systems and cloud infrastructure.

Preferred Certifications: (Not Mandatory)

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional -
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Expertise in Kubernetes cluster management.
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Proficiency in Kubernetes-native application development.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge DevOps tools and cloud-native technologies. If you’repassionate about automation, scalability, and driving infrastructure excellence, we encourage you to apply