Location
johannesburg, gauteng, South-Africa
Posted
July 19, 2026
Job Description
About the job Senior AWS Engineer
Senior AWS Engineer - 6 Month Contract Key Responsibilities Design and implement AWS-based infrastructure solutions using best practices. Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Ia C) tools like Terraform or AWS Cloud Formation. Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize cloud environments for performance and cost‑efficiency. Ensure security and compliance through proper IAM policies, encryption, and auditing. Collaborate with Dev Ops, development, and security teams to support CI/CD pipelines and application deployments. Lead incident response and root cause analysis for cloud-related issues. Stay current with AWS services and recommend improvements or new technologies. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to knowledge sharing within the team. Required Skills & Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering with a focus on AWS. Strong knowle...