South Africa: Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer posted by Recruit-It

February 2, 2026 Jobs in South Africa

Recruit-It

South Africa

Automotive Technician

Job Description

Role:
The Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the stability, reliability, and efficiency of the company data platform hosted in Microsoft Azure, with a future vision to extend into other cloud environments.

This role is primarily focused on incident response, technical support, and platform reliability, while also contributing to proactive improvements such as monitoring, automation, and performance optimization. The Cloud Data Platform Support Engineer will work closely with Full Stack Support Engineers in squad structures but report into the Data Engineering function, bridging support between application and data workloads.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide technical support for cloud-based data platforms currently hosted in Microsoft Azure, including data warehouses, data pipelines, distributed computing frameworks, and related services.
Respond to and resolve production incidents including performance issues, system stability challenges, and data reliability concerns.
Perform root cause analysis of production issues and provide clear documentation for resolution and long-term prevention.
Collaborate with Data Engineers, Full Stack Support Engineers, Data Scientists, and Client Facing technical troubleshooting and incident resolution.
Proactively monitor system health and data pipeline performance using cloud-native monitoring and observability tools.
Build and maintain automation scripts using programming and scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash to reduce repetitive tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Develop dashboards, alerts, and reporting frameworks to provide real- time insight into platform health and performance.
Suggest and once approved, implement improvements that increase resilience, reliability, and performance.
Participate in structured incident review sessions, sharing lessons learned and contributing to continuous improvement.
Write, maintain, and share runbooks and troubleshooting guides as part of a knowledge base for faster issue resolution.
Be available on occasion for extended working hours during critical outage events or high-priority incidents.
Stay up to date with new technologies in Microsoft Azure and broader cloud ecosystems, including Kubernetes, Databricks, Fabric, distributed data processing frameworks, and cloud-native data services.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related field.

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Experience:

At least three years of hands-on experience in support engineering, cloud operations, or data engineering within a cloud environment (Microsoft Azure preferred).
Strong practical experience with cloud-hosted data platforms such as enterprise data warehouses, pipeline orchestration services, and distributed compute engines.
Ability to investigate, troubleshoot, and resolve issues with Structured Query Language (SQL), Transact-SQL, Python, and Spark workloads.
Knowledge of incident management practices, including escalation, resolution, and prevention methods.
Familiarity with cloud-native monitoring and observability tools.
Proven ability to manage business-critical production systems while upholding high standards of reliability and data quality.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical challenges and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Required Skills

Professional certifications in cloud data engineering, cloud administration, or cloud solution architecture (Microsoft Azure preferred).
Familiarity with container orchestration and virtualization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience working with modern scalable analytics platforms such as Databricks, Spark, Azure Synapse, or Microsoft Fabric.
Knowledge of multiple cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud Platform) is advantageous.
Experience with automated deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, and continuous integration/continuous delivery practices.

Why you’ll love working for the company:
The company believes in taking care of their team and creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of their company, you’ll enjoy:

Flexible Working Arrangements: Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, the company offer hybrid and remote options to suit your lifestyle
Comprehensive Benefits: From a wellness program to home office reimbursements and continuous learning opportunities, the company has got you covered.
Team Culture: Fun team-building activities, regular socials, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values transparency, accountability, and work-life balance.
Performance Incentives: Competitive salaries, ESOP, and recognition for your hard work.

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About Automotive Technician Jobs in South Africa

The automotive industry is a significant sector in South Africa, with a high demand for skilled technicians to maintain and repair complex vehicles. Typically, this requires a strong foundation in mechanical engineering and problem-solving skills. Generally, careers as an automotive technician involve working on a wide range of vehicles, from passenger cars to commercial fleets.

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In terms of salary, it’s common for automotive technicians in South Africa to earn between R300 000 to R500 000 per annum, although this can vary widely depending on factors such as level of experience, the size and type of organisation they work for, and even industry sector. Experience gained through formal apprenticeships or vocational training can significantly impact salary potential. However, salaries may be lower in smaller businesses or startups compared to larger corporations.

To succeed as an automotive technician, common skills include proficiency in diagnostic equipment, mechanical aptitude, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. Additionally, having a valid Mechanical Technicians’ Certificate (Level 3) is often a requirement for this role. Other valuable skills may include experience with computer-aided design (CAD), 3D printing, or advanced diagnostics tools.

Automotive technicians can be found in various industries, including the financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and even some automotive retailers. The latter often employs technicians to perform maintenance and repairs on their own vehicles.

Career development for automotive technicians typically involves gaining additional qualifications or training, such as a higher-level certification or an advanced diploma. Many technicians also choose to move into management roles or start their own businesses, leveraging their technical expertise and industry knowledge.

This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.

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