Job Description

Ignite your cloud database career with cutting-edge automation and PostgreSQL solutions!
Senior Cloud Database Consultant position with AWS & Azure focus
Work with Cloud Database Services (PostgreSQL) team
Flexible working arrangements with cutting-edge cloud technologies
POSITION: Contract: 01 October 2025 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: 5+ Years related Experience
COMMENCEMENT: 01 October 2025
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
TEAM: Cloud Database Services (PostgreSQL)
Qualifications/Experience

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in IT automation, with at least 3 years focused on cloud technologies
• Certifications (preferred): Relevant cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer Expert)
• Demonstrated expertise in Agile working methods

Essential Skills Requirements Must have experience/understanding:

• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash
• Extensive experience infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM templates)
• Solid understanding of cloud services and architectures in AWS and Azure
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Strong knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security controls in cloud environments
• Familiarity with identity and access management (IAM) concepts and tools
• Experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes)

Advantageous Skills Requirements

• Experience with database management and automation in cloud environments
• Knowledge of compliance requirements in the automotive industry and South African data protection regulations
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef)
• Understanding of network security concepts and implementation in cloud environments
• Experience working in a global, multi-cultural team environment
• Agile development experience (e.g., Scrum)
• Experience with Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring
• Familiarity with tools like Confluence and Jira
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment

Role Requirements

• Design, develop, and implement automation solutions for cloud database services, focusing on integration with Group's existing systems and processes
• Create and maintain scripts and tools to automate routine tasks, deployments, and configurations across cloud platforms (AWS and Azure)
• Collaborate with the global security team to implement and automate security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance controls
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for database and application deployments in cloud environments
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Automate monitoring, alerting, and reporting processes for cloud database services
• Work with the development teams to integrate automated processes into self-service portals
• Collaborate with Cloud Database Engineers to automate database management tasks, including provisioning, scaling, and maintenance
• Develop and maintain documentation for all automation processes and tools
• Continuously evaluate and implement new automation technologies and methodologies to improve efficiency and reliability
• Provide guidance and mentorship on automation best practices to other team members in the South African hub and globally
• Ensure that automation solutions comply with local South African regulations and Group's global standards
• Take responsibility for delivering high-quality outcomes on time
• Work as part of a globally distributed team in fast-paced environments

NB:

• South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered.
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• If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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