Cloud Engineer: Database Services

Nedbank nedbank.co.za Open · verified Oct 24, 2026

6910, ZA Mid-level Cloud

At a glance

Mid-level Cloud role at Nedbank. 6910, ZA.

Pay not stated Cloud salary

RoleCloud

SeniorityMid-level

Location6910, ZA

PostedAug 25, 2026 · 2mo ago

Role brief

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What you'll do

Automate cloud database services from setup through ongoing operation, and deploy cloud configurations logically
Review cloud templates and patterns with infrastructure designers and platform owners before approving them
Maintain cloud service options across the portal, catalogue and marketplace, linking them to ITSM workflows
Plan capacity, rightsize infrastructure and apply cost and performance improvements as needs change
Track cloud infrastructure performance, recommend corrective steps and provide advanced operational support

What you bring

You have eight to ten years in IT infrastructure and operations
You bring at least six years of database administration experience
You have three or more years deploying automation or code at an advanced level
You hold a public cloud certification and a virtualization certification, preferably VMware

Who this fits

This role suits a mid-level cloud engineer with substantial infrastructure, operations and database experience. You’ll work on private and hybrid cloud environments, with responsibilities spanning automation, service reliability, governance and operational support.

From the employer

Job Purpose

To implement and maintain the Nedbank private and hybrid cloud environments in line with Nedbank's Cloud Strategy in order to optimise IT expenditure and deliver efficiencies through automation.

Job Responsibilities

Engage and collaborate with Infrastructure Designers and Platform Owners to review and approve cloud template and patterns
Conduct logical deployments of cloud configuration/s
Automate cloud services
Collaborate with Public Cloud Providers specifically around the integration and consumption of services
Maintain and enhance cloud service offerings including portal and catalogue items
Ensure all service offerings integrate into ITSM processes (includes infrastructure recoveries, management and delivery according to SLA)
Responsible for capacity planning to ensure capacity exists at the right time with the right infrastructure
Ensure that enterprise standards and IT governance standards are applied to the cloud infrastructure
Report on the performance of the cloud infrastructure and recommend actions where required
Act as a third level support to the cloud infrastructure operations team
Advise and consult to project workgroups on all cloud related matters
Ensure and maintain the stability and reliabitly of the cloud services
Rightsize the infrastructure as and when required
Execute deliverables in line with cloud stategy within agreed timeframes
Keep certifications valid and up to date
Keep up to date with current industry trends
Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.
Automation of cloud database services end to end
Conduct logical deployments of cloud configuration/s.
Maintain and enhance cloud service offerings including portal, catalogue and marketplace items.
Ensure that enterprise standards and IT governance standards are applied to the cloud database services.
Performance and cost Optimization practices.
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