Description
CloudOps Engineer III
Team: Engineering
Location: Remote, South Africa
Commitment: South Africa
Workplace Type: remote
Noodle is higher education’s leading strategy, services, and technology partner. We develop infrastructure, provide life-changing learning experiences, and grow the awareness of and the enrollment in some of the best academic institutions in the world. Our vision is “to empower universities to change the world.” We achieve this vision by offering our university partners various products and services that help them be more resilient, responsive, efficient, and interconnected.
Overview
As a CloudOps Engineer III, you will be responsible for the maintenance and enhancement of cloud infrastructure, spearheading modernization initiatives, and upholding security, compliance, and cost-efficiency across various environments. This role necessitates collaboration with cross-functional teams, the implementation of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and contributions to operational excellence through the development of scalable, secure, and automated systems.
Noodle Africa Benefits:
- Work from the comfort of your home office!
- Great compensation package
- Tools you need on us! Laptop (Mac is our computer of choice) and EcoFlow inverter
- 12 weeks paid Parental Leave benefits
- 20 working days annual leave + 10 paid national holidays
- Medical/RA benefit
- Internet benefits
- Full access to our employee assistance program (EAP) through Company Wellness
- Annual education stipend for lifelong learning
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform for provisioning, configuring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure.
- Enforce cloud governance, security, and compliance policies effectively.
- Document, log, and resolve operational or security findings, ensuring clear resolutions are recorded.
- Generate insights and reports to optimize cloud usage and costs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams on infrastructure, security, and operational initiatives.
- Support the modernization of legacy systems through standardized, automated infrastructure practices.
- Monitor cloud services and respond promptly to operational or security incidents.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation, runbooks, and knowledge-sharing materials.
Required Skills
- Cloud Expertise: Proven experience with AWS Cloud Practitioner certification, including hands-on use of AWS CLI, VPC, EC2, ECR, ECS, AutoScaling, and CodeDeploy.
- DevOps Tooling: Proficient with Terraform and GitHub (including GitHub Actions, CI/CD, and general Git workflows) (1-3 years’ experience with both).
- Linux Administration: Strong proficiency in Linux administration (Ubuntu, Amazon Linux).
- Containerization: Experience with containerization technologies like Docker, ECR, and ECS.
- Database Management: Experience administering and scaling relational databases (MySQL and PostgreSQL) within the AWS environment.
- Security Acumen: Familiarity with cloud security best practices and internal testing processes.
Preferred Skills
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Cloud security and cost optimization strategies
- Understanding of the AWS Six Pillars
- Exposure to complex cloud and infrastructure projects
Bonus Skills
- Experience writing software in PHP or Python
Personal Attributes
- Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving abilities
- Communication: Strong communication skills
- Adaptability: Fast learner with the ability to work independently
Eligibility Requirements:
This position is based in South Africa. Applicants must be legally authorized to live and work in South Africa and must maintain residency within South Africa throughout their employment. Proof of eligibility and residency will be required upon hiring.
At Noodle, we hire people who will help us change the future of online education. Even if you don't think you check off every bullet point on this list, we still encourage you to apply! We value both current experience and future potential.
Noodle is committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace for everyone. We value and celebrate our differences because those differences are what make our team shine. We hire great people from different backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger as a whole. Women, people of color, LGBTQIA2S+ individuals, and members of other underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Noodle is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against candidates on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, or veteran status.
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