Platform Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI005426/LB

Date posted:

Friday, June 27, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to steer the ship that powers the world’s most secure and advanced big data platforms? Join a legendary tribe — a telecoms big data powerhouse — on a mission to design and scale a private cloud so secure and sophisticated, even Te KÄ couldn’t break in.

This is not your average voyage. You’ll become part of a small but mighty crew, solving complex, real-world challenges with cutting-edge infrastructure, automation, and grit. Your journey will take you across borders, into data realms few dare to explore — and right to the heart of mission-critical intelligence work.

POSITION INFO:

Navigating high-stakes engineering projects that ripple across continents
Weaving together physical hardware and software automation
Crafting and scaling private cloud infrastructure like a master builder
Exploring the world (briefly!) to deploy solutions in far-off lands
Charting a course toward architectural leadership or managerial mastery

Skills & Experience:
Experience building, maintaining, and optimizing secure platforms
Solid hands-on expertise with infrastructure (bare-metal & virtual)
Knowledge of Python and automation — the enchanted tools of this tribe
A cool head in high-stakes environments
A proactive, curious spirit with the heart of a voyager
Ability to step into a key role and leave your mark on the map

Qualification:
Bachelor’s, Honours, or Master’s degree in Computer Science, BEng (with Computer Science subjects up to final year), or equivalent; postgraduate degree preferred.

Relevant experience in platform engineering, infrastructure management, or related roles.

Contact LIZAAN BUNNING on or , quoting the Ref: CTI005426

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