Remote Senior Software Developer - Telecom Cloud Platforms

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Private health insurance

Professional development budget

Stock options

Equity grants

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Senior Software Developer to join its distributed engineering team. Based remotely but supporting Pretoria operations, you will design, implement, and deploy cloud-native applications and microservices powering modern telecom platforms.

You'll work with Go, Python, or Java on AWS/Azure/GCP, using Docker and Kubernetes within an Agile environment. The role offers full remote flexibility, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with backend and cloud technologies.
• Proven expertise deploying on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep knowledge of microservices, RESTful APIs, and distributed systems design patterns.
• Proficiency in Go, Python, Java, or Node.js.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code (Terraform) is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy cloud-native applications and microservices.
• Architect solutions on cloud platforms using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with product managers and engineers in an Agile framework.
• Optimize performance, databases, and infrastructure for scalability and cost-efficiency.
• Write clean, documented code and participate in code reviews.
• Troubleshoot production issues in distributed systems to ensure high availability.

Skills

Backend development

Cloud technologies

Distributed systems

RESTful APIs

Go

Python

Java

Node.js

CI/CD

Kubernetes

Terraform

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is revolutionizing the telecoms sector through cutting-edge cloud solutions and is seeking a highly skilled Remote Senior Software Developer to join their distributed engineering team, based remotely but supporting operations originating from Pretoria, Gauteng . You will be instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-native applications and microservices that power next-generation telecommunications platforms. This is a fully remote role, offering unparalleled flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, while collaborating with a talented international team. You'll tackle complex challenges in distributed systems, high-availability services, and real-time data processing, contributing to a technology-driven company that is shaping the future of connectivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy robust, scalable, and high-performance cloud-native applications and microservices using languages like Go, Python, or Java.
• Architect and implement solutions on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), leveraging containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, architects, and other engineers to define technical requirements and deliver features within an Agile framework.
• Optimize application performance, database interactions, and infrastructure for scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, participate actively in code reviews , and promote best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues in distributed systems, ensuring minimal downtime and maximum service availability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional experience in software development , with a strong focus on backend systems and cloud technologies.
• Proven expertise in developing and deploying applications on major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Deep understanding of microservices architecture , RESTful APIs, and distributed systems design patterns.
• Proficiency in at least one modern programming language (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Node.js).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration (Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform) is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Exceptional salary package commensurate with experience and expertise.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering significant flexibility and autonomy.
• Comprehensive private health insurance and wellness programs.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Opportunity to work on impactful projects at the forefront of telecom cloud innovation .
• Stock options or performance-based equity grants.