Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Services)

Placements24; Soweto; Híbrido; ZAR 900 000 - 1 500 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary package

Private medical aid

Retirement annuity

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Wellness programs

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 in Soweto, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Services. You will design, build, and deploy scalable cloud-based applications and infrastructure, leveraging AWS, Azure, or GCP.

A hybrid work model combines in-office collaboration in Soweto with remote flexibility. You will mentor engineers, optimize CI/CD pipelines, and drive DevOps practices, ensuring high availability and secure cloud environments.

Qualificações

• 6+ years of software engineering with cloud focus.
• Proficient in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Strong knowledge of microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with DevOps and CI/CD practices.

Responsabilidades

• Design, build, and maintain scalable cloud-native applications and services.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with teams to define cloud architecture requirements and best practices.
• Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.

Conhecimentos

AWS

Azure

GCP

Python

Java

Go

Node.js

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Ferramentas

Terraform

Ansible

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a dynamic technology solutions provider based in Soweto, Gauteng , is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Services. This role is instrumental in designing, developing, and deploying scalable cloud-based applications and infrastructure. You will be responsible for leveraging cloud technologies to build robust, high-availability systems that meet our clients' evolving needs. The ideal candidate possesses deep expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP), microservices architecture, and DevOps practices. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for a blend of in-office collaboration in Soweto and remote flexibility. Join a forward-thinking team focused on innovation and delivering cutting-edge cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native applications and services.
• Develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with development teams to define cloud architecture requirements and best practices.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement solutions to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Ensure security best practices are implemented across cloud environments.
• Develop and maintain documentation for cloud infrastructure and services.
• Evaluate and recommend new cloud technologies and services to improve efficiency and capabilities.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide support for production systems.

Requirements

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on cloud computing.
• Proven expertise in at least one major cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or Node.js.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Familiarity with DevOps principles and practices, including CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a hybrid team.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, along with performance-based incentives and potential for stock options.
• Employees receive comprehensive private medical aid and a generous retirement annuity plan.
• Professional development is a priority, with access to extensive training resources, certifications, and opportunities to attend industry conferences.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid work model in our modern Soweto, Gauteng office, designed to promote work-life balance.
• Additional perks include employee wellness programs, team-building events, and access to the latest cloud technologies.