Platform Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI005645/LB

Date posted:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Ready to power the world’s most secure and advanced big data platforms? My client—a telecoms big data powerhouse—is on the hunt for a Platform Engineer to join their elite crew.

This is no ordinary role. You’ll design and scale private cloud infrastructure so secure and sophisticated, it can handle mission-critical intelligence work across the globe. Think cutting-edge automation, big data architecture, and engineering projects that make real-world impact. If you thrive on solving complex challenges and want to leave your mark, this is your calling.

POSITION INFO:

Lead high-stakes engineering projects with global impact
Build, maintain, and scale private cloud infrastructure across bare-metal and virtual platforms
Automate and optimize systems with Python and advanced tooling
Travel abroad for hands-on deployments in international environments
Carve out your career path—whether it’s toward architectural leadership or management mastery

Skills & Experience:
Strong experience building and optimizing secure platforms
Hands-on expertise with infrastructure (bare-metal & virtual).
Proficiency in Python and automation frameworks
Calm under pressure in high-stakes environments
A curious, proactive mindset with the heart of an explorer
Ability to step into a key role and make an immediate impact

Qualification:
Bachelor’s, Honours, or Master’s in Computer Science, or BEng (with Computer Science up to final year)
Postgraduate degree preferred

If you’re ready to engineer the future of big data platforms, work on projects that matter, and join a team where your work will be felt across borders—let’s connect. Drop me a message today!

#PlatformEngineer #CloudEngineering #BigData #Automation #Python #Infrastructure #HybridWork #CapeTownJobs #StellenboschJobs #TechCareers

Contact LIZAAN BUNNING on or , quoting the Ref: CTI005645

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