Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer

**Let's build the future together!**

Ikue is a technology scale-up with a clear purpose: hyper-personalization through data. We are building a next-generation SaaS data and analytics platform powered by ML and AI. We are looking for a **Senior Cloud DevOps Engineer** who can bridge the gap between cloud architecture and high-velocity software delivery.

**What We’re Looking For

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• **5+ years of DevOps experience** , with at least 3 years focused heavily on AWS environments.

**IaC Expert

** Deep proficiency in **Terraform** is essential.

**Containerisation proficiency

** Extensive experience with **Docker and ECS.**

**Infrastructure Mindset

** Ability to manage AWS Landing Zones, multi-account structures, and perform Well-Architected Framework reviews.

**Problem Solver

** A self-starter committed to delivering technically excellent solutions and innovative approaches to challenges.

**Personality & Passion

** We value who you are before where you went to school. Your difference is your strength.

**In this role, you will

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**Architect & Automate

** Build and maintain a stable, scalable AWS environment using **Terraform, CDK, and CloudFormation**.

**Pipeline Refinement

** Design and optimize CI/CD pipelines to ensure seamless, automated software delivery.

**Cloud Governance

** Maintain and improve our **AWS Landing Zone** , manage multi-account structures, and oversee secure backup strategies.

**Orchestration

** Manage container orchestration via **ECS** and integrate serverless components like **Lambda, EventBridge, and Step Functions**.

**Operational Excellence

** Perform **Well-Architected Reviews** , implement cloud best practices, and lead cost-optimization (FinOps) initiatives.

**Collaborate & Resolve

** Work side-by-side with developers to troubleshoot performance issues and respond to incidents, ensuring high system reliability.

**Why Join Us?**

**Impact

** Play a pivotal role in a fast-scaling AI/ML product.

**Autonomy

** Real ownership of the cloud roadmap and technical direction.

**Flexibility

** Choice to work in the office or remotely (Remote-first culture).

**Rewards

** Competitive salary, benefits, and an **Employee Share Option Scheme**.

**The "Ikue Kit"

** A starter kit including your choice of a **Windows-based or MacOS-based Laptop**

**Adventure

** Our yearly 3-day company trip to a secret summer destination (covered by us!).

This position is open to South African-based candidates only. Valid work authorization for South Africa is required.