Senior Software Engineer - Cloud

Placements24; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Cloud tech exposure

Paarl location

Professional development allowance

Career progression

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with a strong cloud focus to join our client in Paarl. You will design, build, and deploy scalable cloud-native applications across AWS, Azure, or GCP, applying IaC and CI/CD practices.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, reliable solutions and stay ahead in cloud technology through automation, monitoring, and performance optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience focusing on cloud computing.
• Proficiency with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and core services.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and at least one programming language (Python, Go, Java).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud infrastructure across AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Develop cloud-native apps and microservices with high availability.
• Implement IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate deployments and monitoring with CI/CD.
• Collaborate with dev teams to optimize cloud performance.
• Enforce security best practices in all cloud environments.

Skills

Cloud computing

Programming languages (Python/Go/Java)

Docker/Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on Cloud technologies to join their team in Paarl . This role is critical in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native applications. You will work with cutting-edge cloud services to build robust solutions that meet our business needs. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in cloud platforms and a passion for automation and infrastructure as code, contributing to a forward-thinking engineering culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure using services from AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop cloud-native applications and microservices, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks using CI/CD pipelines and scripting.
• Collaborate with development teams to ensure applications are cloud-ready and optimized for performance.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across all cloud environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a significant focus on cloud computing.
• Proven experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and infrastructure as code tools.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in cloud environments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work with the latest cloud technologies and contribute to impactful projects.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment in Paarl .
• Generous allowance for professional development and certifications.
• Clear career progression pathways within the organization.
• Paid time off and other company-provided perks.