About This Role
This role sits at the intersection of traditional financial services and modern digital infrastructure. As a Cloud Infrastructure Officer at a micro-credit provider, you will be responsible for building and maintaining the technological backbone that enables secure, scalable financial operations. It suits a systems-minded IT professional who understands that in this sector, reliability and security are not optional—they are foundational to client trust and regulatory compliance.
What the Requirements Say About This Role
The implied profile is someone who can bridge technical architecture with business continuity, not just a cloud operator. While 3–5 years of experience is requested, the deeper need is for a professional who has navigated real-world cloud migrations and cost optimization, particularly in a regulated environment. The employer likely values practical problem-solving over certifications alone.
How to Approach This Application
Emphasize any experience you have with hybrid or multi-cloud environments, and specifically how you managed security and data protection in a financial or sensitive-data context. Discuss how you have optimized cloud costs while maintaining performance, as this is a critical concern for a growing micro-credit institution. Tailor your cover letter to show you understand the unique pressures of the financial sector, not just cloud technology in the abstract.
Who This Role Suits
This role is best suited for a mid-level IT professional with hands-on cloud architecture experience who thrives in a mission-driven, resource-conscious organization. Competition is moderate; candidates who demonstrate both technical skill and an understanding of financial inclusion will stand out.
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.
How To Apply
Interested applicants are invited to send their CV and application letter to: https://forms.gle/eUASjboLRAZesjrGA
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