Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Infrastructure

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health & retirement benefits

Learning & development

Collaborative team environment

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with deep Cloud Infrastructure expertise for our Queenstown team. You will architect scalable cloud environments, automate deployments, and ensure high availability of core services.

The role requires hands-on experience with AWS/Azure/GCP, Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes, along with strong DevOps principles. On-site work in Queenstown, South Africa, with opportunities to influence technology strategy.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of software engineering with a focus on cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
• Experience with one or more major cloud providers (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Scripting with Python or Bash; IaC experience with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Solid networking, security fundamentals, and container orchestration knowledge.

Aufgaben

• Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure for reliability and uptime.
• Develop and maintain IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management with CI/CD and containers (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure security best practices across environments.
• Collaborate with software teams to optimize performance and resource use in the cloud.

Kenntnisse

Cloud infrastructure

DevOps

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Engineering or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CloudFormation

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with deep expertise in Cloud Infrastructure to join their engineering team in Queenstown . This role is critical for designing, building, and maintaining scalable, reliable, and secure cloud environments that power their core services. You will be responsible for architecting infrastructure solutions, automating deployment processes, and ensuring the optimal performance and availability of their cloud-based systems. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience with major cloud platforms, a strong understanding of DevOps principles, and a passion for building robust, resilient infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and highly available cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Automate deployment, scaling, and management of applications using CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot complex issues, and implement proactive solutions to ensure reliability and uptime.
• Collaborate with development teams to optimize application performance and resource utilization in the cloud.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented and maintained across all cloud environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
• Extensive hands-on experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and experience with IaC tools.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and container orchestration.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies is essential for work in Queenstown .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and insurance benefits.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development in cloud technologies.
• Work on challenging and impactful projects in a collaborative team environment.
• A role that offers significant influence over the company's technological future.