Cloud Infrastructure Officer Full Time NEW

The Cloud Infrastructure Officer will oversee the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure solutions at Digaf & Micro-Credit Provider SC. This full-time, mid-level position in Addis Ababa focuses on leveraging cloud services such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation. The role requires a strategic mindset to ensure the organization remains competitive in the technology sector, while facilitating seamless integration of cloud technologies into existing systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure solutions that meet business requirements.
• Manage and optimize cloud resources for performance, cost, and security.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate cloud services into existing applications.
• Monitor and troubleshoot cloud environments to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Develop and enforce cloud governance policies and best practices.
• Conduct regular assessments to identify areas for innovation and improvement.
• Stay updated on the latest cloud technologies and trends to recommend enhancements.
• Prepare and present reports on cloud performance metrics to stakeholders.
• Assist in the training and development of team members on cloud technologies.
• Support disaster recovery and business continuity planning in the cloud environment.

Required Skills:

• Proficient in managing cloud services such as AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Experience in designing scalable and secure cloud architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve cloud-related issues effectively.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Competence in performance monitoring and optimization of cloud resources.
• Experience in implementing DevOps practices in cloud environments.
• Strong analytical skills for assessing cloud performance and cost optimization.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical teams.
• Ability to drive innovation through the application of emerging cloud technologies.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with serverless computing and microservices architecture.
• Experience with cloud cost management and budgeting.
• Ability to conduct training sessions on cloud technologies for team members.
• Understanding of data analytics and its application in cloud solutions.