CloudOps Engineer III at Noodle

At Noodle, we are on a mission to empower universities to change the world. As the leading strategy, services, and technology partner for higher education, we build the infrastructure and digital learning experiences that help academic institutions become more resilient, efficient, and interconnected. If you are passionate about using technology to transform the future of education, we want you on our team.

Role at a glance

We are looking for a CloudOps Engineer III to join our team in a full-time, remote capacity. This is a mid-level position open to candidates based in South Africa. You will play a pivotal role in maintaining our cloud infrastructure, driving modernization efforts, and ensuring our systems remain secure, compliant, and cost-effective.

Your impact

• Lead the provisioning and maintenance of cloud infrastructure by utilizing Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to modernize legacy systems through standardized, automated infrastructure practices.
• Monitor cloud services to ensure operational excellence, responding to incidents and enforcing rigorous security and compliance policies.

What you'll need

We are looking for a proactive problem-solver who communicates effectively and adapts quickly to new challenges. You should be comfortable working independently and possess the following technical background:

• Proven AWS Cloud expertise, including hands-on experience with the AWS CLI, VPC, EC2, ECR, ECS, AutoScaling, and CodeDeploy.
• One to three years of experience with Terraform and GitHub, specifically regarding CI/CD workflows and GitHub Actions.
• Strong Linux administration skills, particularly with Ubuntu and Amazon Linux.
• Experience with containerization technologies and administering relational databases like MySQL and PostgreSQL.
• A solid understanding of cloud security best practices.
• Fluency in English.

Perks and compensation

We provide a supportive environment designed to help you succeed both professionally and personally. Our benefits include:

• The flexibility of remote work with a provided laptop and an EcoFlow inverter.
• Paid time off, including 20 working days of annual leave plus 10 paid national holidays.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical insurance and internet benefits.
• Full access to our employee assistance program.
• An annual learning budget to support your ongoing education and professional development.