Senior Azure Cloud Specialist

Our Story

At (Formerly SovTech) , we believe the future of software lies in the talent, innovation, and creativity found on the African continent. Headquartered in South Africa, our team of highly-skilled engineers, designers and strategists span the continent, tapping into Africa's diversity to fuel a collaborative culture of disruptive thinking and technical excellence.For over a decade, we have been pioneering world-class software development for a global audience, with a mission to become Earth's leading software company from the world's fastest growing continent.We design and develop solutions that empower our clients to digitally transform and thrive globally and are the leading custom software development company from Africa that, like any great tech company, was founded in a garage. (formally SovTech) has now grown to more than 300 of the best software engineering experts, building world-class platforms for growing businesses across four cities on three continents. We are always actively searching for the continent's most talented and driven techies to join our growing team- those who benchmark themselves against the best on the planet and wake up hungry to master their craft and continue advancement.

Be part of a dynamic, people-first team that's showcasing and advancing Africa's tech landscape on the global scale. At , we celebrate your individuality, empower your decision-making, and create meaningful experiences. Together, we're driving innovation and building exceptional teams Take a look at some of the highlights:

Embrace Our African Talent Footprint, Flexibility, and Autonomy

• At , we champion an empowered workplace where you shape the culture, influence decisions on tech stacks, and take charge of user testing—all while working from wherever you thrive best across our interconnected Guilds.
• Our distributed teams span South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya, Zimbabwe, and other parts of the continent, showcasing the diversity and brilliance of African talent.

The Vibes

• Annual Foos-Fest : Showcase your skills at our legendary Foosball Festival and take home quirky, sought-after awards.
• AI-Powered Hackathons : Collaborate with your team to create innovative, market-ready products in just 24 hours—all while enjoying live music and family-friendly fun.
• Year-End Celebrations : Reflect and connect at our unforgettable year-end events, a decade-old tradition we continue to cherish.
• Popcorn Fridays, Dev Chats, and Braais : Bond with colleagues over insightful discussions and sizzling good vibes.
• Fluid Clubs : Join like-minded peers in activities like hiking, running, and more to foster shared interests beyond work.
• Weekly All-Hands : Stay inspired and in the loop with our weekly All-Hands sessions that bring us together as one team.
• Explore Week : Our annual tradition encourages you to work from anywhere around the globe for one exciting week—freedom meets inspiration

Rewards & Recognition

• Stacos (our company currency) : Reward and recognise your peers with Stacos and exchange them for cool vouchers to celebrate accomplishments big and small.
• Commission Incentives : Unlock attractive rewards for successful business development leads and employee referrals.

Continued Career Growth & Support

• Internal AI Platforms : We empower our teams with access to both closed and open source LLM's that make work easier and empower your professional growth. We love AI
• High-Performance Culture : Stay aligned and on track with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and structured annual reviews.
• Personalized Mentorship : Receive dedicated guidance from leadership and the Talent SuccessTeam through one-on-one sessions and quarterly check-ins tailored to your career aspirations.

Our teams are powered by AI—Transforming How We Work

• Our teams embrace cutting-edge AI platforms, agents and tools, creating smarter workflows and accelerating career development with AI.
• OpenAI, Anthropic, Llama - we use them all so choose what suits you best
• You don't need your own licenses - we cover the costs and have our own internal AI platforms that gives you access to them all in a secure environment.

Join us and be part of a dynamic, supportive team that's making waves across Africa.

Role Overview

Location
: Johannesburg or Cape Town

Contract Type
: Independant Contractor Agreement

Years of Experience:
Minimum of 5+ years of experience

Qualifications
: Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Working model:
Hybrid

Core Tech Stack
: Azure | Terraform | ARM Templates | Bicep | Docker | Kubernetes | PowerShell | Bash | Azure DevOps | Jenkins | GitHub Actions

What you will be doing

• Design, implement, and manage Azure-based solutions that align with the bank's strategic objectives and operational needs.
• Develop and manage automated deployment processes using Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools such as Terraform, Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates, and Bicep.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, security, and operations, to ensure seamless integration of Azure services with existing systems and workflows.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines using tools like Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions to automate application deployment and monitoring.
• Monitor and optimize cloud infrastructure performance, availability, and security, employing tools such as Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.
• Establish and enforce best practices for cloud governance, cost management, resource utilization, and incident response.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits, implementing necessary controls and remediation measures to ensure compliance with industry regulations.
• Lead troubleshooting and resolution of complex cloud infrastructure issues, providing in-depth analysis and documentation of root causes and solutions.
• Mentor and train junior engineers and team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure features, industry trends, and emerging technologies, recommending improvements and innovative solutions to existing systems.
• Participate in architecture reviews and contribute to the development of cloud strategy and best practices within the organization.