Cloud Lead (GCP) / DevOps Lead

About the Role

DVT is one of the top software development companies on the continent. Our cloud engineers consult on cutting-edge applications at top companies in South Africa and globally. You will have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most established cloud professionals in the country, leveraging the latest technologies across the Google Cloud ecosystem.

We are looking for a Cloud Lead (GCP) to join our cloud practice, embedded within a DVT client engagement. This isn’t a “sit back and delegate” role; we need a technical powerhouse who thrives on designing cloud-native architectures, automating infrastructure at scale, and setting the gold standard for what “excellent” looks like across the Google Cloud Platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the cloud engineering workstream
• Provide technical leadership and hands-on delivery across GCP infrastructure, container orchestration, CI/CD automation, and cloud-native architecture
• Manage GCP cloud infrastructure with a focus on automation, platform engineering, DevOps practices, security compliance, and team guidance
• Lead by technical example while mentoring the next generation of cloud engineers

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience with Google Cloud Platform
• Expertise in cloud-native architecture, container orchestration, and CI/CD automation
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles and infrastructure automation
• Ability to design and implement secure, scalable cloud solutions
• Proven track record of technical leadership and mentoring