Cloud Engineer

Apply by: 1 December 2024

We're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry. To be part of the journey, follow the steps below:

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate and evolve. That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to building a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.

Why Choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy, and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities, as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About the Role

This role is integral to Capitec’s Group Cloud FinOps function, with a primary responsibility for optimizing and modernizing Capitec’s cloud environment through advanced engineering solutions.

This role benefits from exposure to a wide range of cloud services and product teams, thereby enhancing the individual's familiarity with diverse technologies and architectural patterns. We highly value innovative design thinking, a practical approach to implementing and managing engineered solutions, and a strong emphasis on incorporating feedback from internal stakeholders.

The Cloud Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud infrastructure solutions primarily on AWS, with some involvement in Azure. This role requires a deep understanding of AWS services, as well as proficiency in infrastructure. The Cloud Engineer will also be responsible for developing and managing SQL queries and Python scripts to support data operations and build dashboards. The Cloud Engineer will act as an advisor within the team, providing recommendations and support to other departments and stakeholders. This role demands a proactive, motivated individual with a passion for continuous learning and the ability to manage themselves effectively.

Our Ideal Candidate Has:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• Hashicorp Terraform Certified Associate
• Proficiency in most notable AWS services such as EC2, RDS, Lambda functions, DynamoDB, S3, CloudWatch, and AWS QuickSight; and basic knowledge of Azure
• Relevant 3-year degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or any related field
• 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Strong background in DevOps practices

If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply. We would love to hear from you!

Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goals.

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity; applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.