Cloud Systems Engineer

Tap&Hop seeks a skilled Cloud Systems Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public cloud platforms, such as AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), along with hands-on experience in Kubernetes, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, and repository management. You will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and optimising our cloud infrastructure to ensure performance, scalability, and security.

Key Responsibilities:

• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Design, deploy, and maintain infrastructure on public cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, and GCP) to support business applications and services.
• Kubernetes Administration: Set up and manage Kubernetes clusters to ensure seamless deployment, scaling, and operation of applications.
• CI/CD Implementation: Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate application deployment and streamline development workflows.
• Repository Management: Manage code repositories and ensure best practices for version control, branching strategies, and code reviews.
• Monitoring & Optimization: Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure optimal cloud performance and proactive incident management.
• Security Compliance: Ensure compliance with security best practices and standards across cloud environments and proactively identify potential security issues.
• Collaboration: Work closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to support cloud-based projects and provide guidance on best practices.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in cloud engineering or systems engineering, with hands-on experience in AWS, Azure, and/or GCP.
• Strong experience with containerization and orchestration tools, particularly Kubernetes.
• Knowledge and experience with CI/CD tools and practices (e.g., Bitbuck Pipelines, GitLab CI, or similar).
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, or Puppet).
• Familiarity with security best practices for cloud infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts as they relate to cloud environments.

About You:

• You are a proactive, detail-oriented engineer with a strong commitment to best practices in cloud infrastructure.
• You are passionate about automation, scalability, and ensuring high-quality system performance.
• You thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working cross-functionally to achieve project goals.

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