Cloud Engineer

Expleo Group

Cloud Engineer responsible for designing and maintaining Azure cloud infrastructure at Expleo. Collaborating on digital transformation projects with a focus on enterprise applications and data platforms.

Posted 7/17/2026contractJohannesburg • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in designing, deploying, and managing scalable cloud infrastructure on Microsoft Azure, with a strong focus on automation, security best practices, and performance optimization. Proficient in Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipeline development to support enterprise applications and data platforms.

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Microsoft Azure InfrastructureInfrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, ARM Templates)CI/CD Pipeline Development (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)Cloud Security Best PracticesCloud Networking and Performance Optimization

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Hard Skills

Microsoft AzureInfrastructure as CodeTerraformBicepCI/CD PipelinesAzure DevOpsPowerShellPythonAzure MonitorAzure Active Directory

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsTroubleshooting SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder Engagement

Tools & Technologies

Azure Virtual NetworksAzure Kubernetes Service (AKS)Azure FunctionsAzure StorageAzure App ServicesLog AnalyticsApplication InsightsDockerKubernetesMicrosoft Purview

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer ScienceIT or Related Field

Industry Keywords

Cloud GovernanceDisaster RecoveryHigh-Availability ArchitecturesFinOps PrinciplesHybrid CloudMulti-Cloud EnvironmentsDevSecOps PracticesAPI IntegrationCloud-Based Analytics SolutionsCloud Security Frameworks

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudDockerFirewallsKubernetesPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using Microsoft Azure.
Build and maintain secure, highly available, and resilient cloud environments that support enterprise applications and data platforms.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates.
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable automated deployment of cloud resources and applications.
Implement cloud security best practices, including identity and access management, network security, encryption, and compliance controls.
Monitor cloud environments to ensure optimal performance, availability, and cost efficiency using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
Support the integration of cloud platforms with enterprise systems, APIs, and third-party services.
Collaborate with Data Engineers to provide cloud infrastructure that supports scalable data pipelines, analytics platforms, and business intelligence solutions.
Optimize cloud resource utilization through performance tuning, capacity planning, and cost management initiatives.
Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and cloud platform issues while ensuring minimal service disruption.
Maintain cloud governance standards, backup strategies, disaster recovery solutions, and business continuity plans.
Produce and maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and architecture diagrams.
Stay current with emerging Azure technologies and recommend improvements to enhance platform capability and operational efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure infrastructure and cloud-native services
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Bicep, or ARM Templates)
Proficiency in Azure Virtual Networks, Virtual Machines, Azure Storage, Azure App Services, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Azure Functions
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions
Knowledge of Azure Active Directory, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and cloud security best practices
Experience with cloud networking, VPNs, private endpoints, load balancing, and firewalls
Strong scripting skills using PowerShell, Bash, or Python
Experience with monitoring, logging, and performance optimization using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
Understanding of cloud governance, disaster recovery, backup, and high-availability architectures
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement capabilities
Experience supporting enterprise data platforms and cloud-based analytics solutions is desired
Knowledge of Azure Data Factory, Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, or Databricks is desired
Experience with containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes is desired
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and cloud security frameworks is desired
Understanding of API integration and cloud-based integration patterns is desired
Experience working in Agile delivery environments is desired
Knowledge of FinOps principles and Azure cost optimization strategies is desired
Exposure to hybrid cloud and multi-cloud environments is desired
Familiarity with Microsoft Purview or cloud data governance solutions is desired
Ability to provide technical mentorship and contribute to cloud architecture best practices is desired
Experience Minimum of 5 years experience in cloud engineering, infrastructure engineering, or platform engineering

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
Flexible working hours