Senior Software Engineer — Remote & Cloud Security Focus

Cloudsmiths Proprietary Limited; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A tech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive projects with technical expertise in Cape Town. The role involves writing clean code, mentoring engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience, with strong skills in Python, FastAPI, and React, plus experience with GCP and AWS. The company offers a culture of learning, flexibility, and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Training budgets

Certification incentives

Wellness benefits

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• Strong skills in Python, specifically with FastAPI and front-end development using React.
• Experience deploying and managing solutions on GCP & AWS.
• Solid understanding of security engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, scalable, and robust code for complex features and applications.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of secure applications.
• Mentor junior and mid-level engineers through code reviews.
• Drive technical improvements and champion best practices.

Skills

Python

FastAPI

React

Kubernetes

GCP

AWS

Job description

A tech company is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to drive projects with technical expertise in Cape Town. The role involves writing clean code, mentoring engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience, with strong skills in Python, FastAPI, and React, plus experience with GCP and AWS. The company offers a culture of learning, flexibility, and competitive compensation.