Remote Principal Software Engineer - Cloud Architecture

Placements24; Centurion; Híbrido; ZAR 2 992 000 - 4 322 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Highly competitive salary

Stock options

Fully remote with flexible hours

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development allowance

Home office stipend

PTO and holidays

401(k) or equivalent

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 seeks a highly experienced Principal Software Engineer to lead cloud architecture for a remote-first engineering team. You will design, implement, and maintain scalable cloud-native solutions, mentoring engineers and guiding technical strategy across distributed teams.

This role requires deep expertise in distributed systems on AWS/Azure/GCP, proficiency in Go/Python/Java/Node.js, and strong IaC with Terraform or CloudFormation.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience with a focus on cloud architecture.
• Deep expertise in designing and managing large-scale distributed systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Extensive experience with Docker and Kubernetes and orchestration tools.
• Strong understanding of microservices, API design, and distributed system patterns.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor remote engineering teams.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for remote work.

Responsabilidades

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native systems and microservices.
• Lead CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code initiatives.
• Mentor junior and senior engineers, promoting best practices in cloud engineering.
• Translate business requirements into technical designs with stakeholders.
• Evaluate and adopt new technologies to enhance the cloud platform.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues.
• Drive architectural decisions and enforce standards.
• Contribute to security practices and compliance for cloud environments.
• Foster innovation, automation, and operational excellence.

Conhecimentos

Cloud architecture

Distributed systems

Go

Python

Java

Node.js

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

API design

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Formação académica

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Ferramentas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and visionary Principal Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This role is critical in shaping the future of their cloud infrastructure and architecture. As a Principal Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and high-performance cloud-native solutions. You will work closely with product managers, architects, and other engineering leads to define technical strategies and drive innovation. This remote-first position requires a self-motivated individual with exceptional technical expertise and a strong ability to collaborate effectively across distributed teams. You will have the opportunity to influence technical direction, mentor other engineers, and tackle some of the most challenging problems in cloud computing. The company values autonomy, ownership, and continuous improvement, offering a flexible and empowering work environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned engineer to make a significant impact on a global scale, working from anywhere while contributing to a cutting-edge technology platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud-native systems and microservices.
• Lead the development and implementation of robust CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior and senior software engineers, promoting best practices in software development and cloud engineering.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical designs and solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies and tools to enhance the cloud platform's capabilities.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Drive architectural decisions and ensure adherence to architectural principles and standards.
• Contribute to the development of security best practices and compliance frameworks for cloud environments.
• Champion a culture of innovation, automation, and operational excellence.
• Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and maintainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on cloud architecture.
• Deep expertise in designing and managing large-scale distributed systems on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Extensive experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, API design, and distributed system patterns.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and mentor engineering teams in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, essential for remote work.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development allowance for training, conferences, and certifications.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal days, and holidays.
• 401(k) or equivalent retirement plan with company match.
• Opportunities for significant impact and career growth in a leading tech company.
• Annual company retreats (virtual and in-person).