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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:
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:
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
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.
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