Senior Software Engineer - Cloud Platforms

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

100% remote work

Stock options

Professional development budget

Conferences & certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Engineer with strong cloud platform experience to design, develop, and deploy scalable cloud-native applications in a fully remote capacity. You will lead CI/CD initiatives, drive infrastructure as code, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver robust cloud solutions for a distributed team.

The role emphasizes architecture, scalable microservices, and cutting-edge cloud technologies, with a focus on delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Deep understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture.
• Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and microservices.
• Lead CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code initiatives.
• Collaborate with product managers to translate requirements into solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and foster technical excellence in a remote team.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting for cloud services.
• Contribute to architectural decisions for cloud platform development.

Skills

Cloud platforms

Programming languages

Docker/Kubernetes

Terraform/CloudFormation

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a seasoned Senior Software Engineer with expertise in cloud platforms to join their forward-thinking technology team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role involves designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance cloud-native applications and services that power their core business operations. You will play a key role in architectural decisions, driving best practices in software development, and mentoring junior engineers. This is an exceptional opportunity for a talented engineer passionate about cloud technologies to make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects from anywhere in South Africa , contributing to a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence within a distributed team environment, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and secure cloud-native applications and microservices using modern programming languages and frameworks.
• Lead the development of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and automated deployment strategies for cloud environments.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning within the remote team.
• Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure the reliability and performance of cloud services.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and drive technical decision-making for cloud platform development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in at least one major programming language such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Deep understanding of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architecture.
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) and CI/CD best practices.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote , collaborative setting.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and potential for stock options.
• 100% remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies on impactful projects.