Cloud Engineer at Baobabplus

Job Responsibilities
Cloud Infrastructure & Deployment:

• Design, implement, and manage secure, scalable, and highly available cloud environments across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deploy and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation.
• Optimize cloud usage and cost by continuously monitoring resource consumption and rightsizing deployments.
• Ensure the resilience of applications and systems by designing fault-tolerant and disaster recovery-ready architectures.
• Support the implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.

Monitoring, Security & Compliance:

• Establish robust monitoring and alerting systems using tools like CloudWatch, Datadog, Prometheus, or ELK Stack.
• Implement security best practices for identity, access, and resource management.
• Ensure cloud environments comply with relevant standards such as ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, ISO 27017 and internal IT policies.
• Manage identity and access through IAM roles, policies, and federation where applicable.

Automation & Operational Excellence:

• Automate provisioning, scaling, and maintenance tasks using scripting languages like Python or Bash.
• Support application teams in deploying workloads efficiently while maintaining operational quality.
• Manage system configuration with tools like Ansible or AWS Systems Manager.

Collaboration & Support:

• Partner with development, DevOps, and infrastructure teams to design and implement cloud-native solutions.
• Provide support for cloud-related issues, ensuring timely resolution and communication with stakeholders.
• Document infrastructure design, workflows, processes, and operational guidelines for knowledge sharing and continuity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 4–6 years experience in Cloud Engineering, System Administration, or DevOps roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent tools.
• Proficiency in cloud security, identity & access management, and networking.
• Experience with CI/CD tools, cloud monitoring, and log management solutions.
• Familiarity with container orchestration tools such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Scripting knowledge (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.

Required Behaviour Skills:

• Strong analytical and troubleshooting capabilities with a proactive mindset.
• Excellent communication skills to interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• High attention to detail, especially regarding security and compliance.
• Ability to manage priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a drive for continuous improvement and innovation.