Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platforms

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 1,921,000 - 3,041,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Bonus structure

Health insurance

Professional development budget

Remote team culture in Mahikeng

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Platforms to design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications. You will lead critical services, mentor engineers, and influence architectural decisions in a remote-first environment.

The role requires cloud experience across AWS/Azure/GCP, proficiency in Python/Go/Java/C#, and strong containerization skills with Docker and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Extensive experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in Python, Go, Java, or C#.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-native applications on AWS/Azure/GCP.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software development and cloud engineering.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement effective solutions to ensure system uptime and stability.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Programming languages

CI/CD practices

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

Our client is looking for a highly experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Platforms to join their distributed engineering team. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications. You will lead the development of critical services, mentor junior engineers, and contribute to architectural decisions. This position is ideal for a senior engineer passionate about cloud technologies, infrastructure as code, and building robust, resilient systems in a flexible, remote-first environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-native applications on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate software build, test, and deployment processes.
• Ensure the reliability, security, and performance of cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices in software development and cloud engineering.
• Troubleshoot complex production issues and implement effective solutions to ensure system uptime and stability.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a focus on cloud technologies.
• Extensive experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages such as Python, Go, Java, or C#.
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies.

Benefits

• Exceptional annual salary and comprehensive bonus structure.
• Fully remote working arrangement, allowing for global flexibility.
• Top-tier health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, certifications, and conferences.
• A collaborative, innovative, and supportive remote team culture in Mahikeng .