Senior Software Developer - Cloud Solutions

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Health insurance

PTO & Development budget

Cloud project exposure

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and implement cloud-based backend services and scalable APIs. The role emphasizes robust architecture, containerization, and performance optimisation across AWS/Azure/GCP.

You will work remotely with a talented team, mentoring juniors and shaping architectural decisions while delivering high-quality software for cloud solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 6+ years of professional software development experience with emphasis on cloud technologies.
• Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure/GCP) and related services.
• Expertise in backend development, microservices, and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of databases (SQL/NoSQL), caching, and messaging.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs on cloud platforms.
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure using IaC tools.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code in Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Ensure performance, scalability, security, and reliability through testing and monitoring.
• Collaborate with front-end, DevOps, and product managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decisions.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud technologies

Docker/Kubernetes

SQL/NoSQL databases

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a talented Senior Software Developer to join their innovative team, focusing on designing and implementing cutting-edge Cloud Solutions . This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing to the development of scalable, high-performance cloud applications. You will be instrumental in architecting robust backend systems, optimizing cloud infrastructure, and ensuring the delivery of secure and reliable software services. This is an excellent opportunity to work with modern technologies and shape the future of our cloud-based offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable backend services and APIs on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Implement and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Ensure application performance, scalability, security, and reliability through robust testing and monitoring.
• Collaborate with front-end developers, DevOps engineers, and product managers to deliver integrated solutions.
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to architectural decision-making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software development , with a strong emphasis on cloud technologies.
• Proven experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP) and associated services.
• Expertise in backend development, microservices architecture, and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong understanding of database systems (SQL and NoSQL), caching, and message queuing.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and regular performance bonuses.
• Fully remote position with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development budget.
• Opportunity to work on innovative cloud projects with a talented team.