Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Native)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,439,000 - 2,078,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work from anywhere

Professional development opportunities

Access to modern tech stacks

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to join a fully remote team, focusing on cloud-native development. You will design, build, and deploy scalable microservices and distributed systems on cloud platforms, using modern languages and best practices to drive technical excellence.

You will work across the stack, implement IaC, CI/CD, and monitoring, participate in architectural discussions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software while maintaining

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of software engineering experience with cloud-native focus.
• Experience deploying on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Proficiency with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of microservices architecture and RESTful APIs.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable microservices.
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using IaC (Terraform or Pulumi).
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security with monitoring and logging.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and participate in code reviews.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cloud-native development

Go

Java

Python

REST API design

CI/CD

Distributed systems

Microservices architecture

Logging & Monitoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Pulumi

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer specializing in cloud-native development to join their fully remote team. You will play a key role in designing, building, and deploying scalable, resilient microservices and distributed systems on cloud platforms. This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complex architectural challenges, and contribute to a modern, agile development environment. We are looking for an engineer who is passionate about building high-quality, cloud-first solutions and driving technical excellence across the engineering organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable, fault-tolerant microservices using modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Go, Java, Python with Flask/Django).
• Build and manage cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Pulumi.
• Implement robust CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, building, and deployment processes.
• Ensure high availability, performance, and security of cloud-native applications through effective monitoring and logging strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Actively participate in code reviews, architectural discussions, and contribute to the continuous improvement of development practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on cloud-native development.
• Proven experience building and deploying applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes.
• Proficiency in at least one backend programming language (e.g., Go, Java, Python) and experience with RESTful API design.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, distributed systems, and event-driven patterns.

Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Full flexibility to work remotely from any location.
• Generous opportunities for professional development, training, and certifications.
• Access to modern technology stacks and challenging engineering problems.
• A collaborative and supportive remote team culture focused on innovation.