Senior Software Engineer focused on cloud technologies, working in Paarl, South Africa: designing, building, and maintaining scalable cloud-native applications and infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP, with infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/CloudFormation), CI/CD automation, containerization, and cloud security best practices.
About the Role
Our client is seeking a highly motivated Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on Cloud technologies to join their team in Paarl . This role is critical in designing, developing, and deploying scalable, reliable, and secure cloud-native applications. You will work with cutting-edge cloud services to build robust solutions that meet our business needs. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in cloud platforms and a passion for automation and infrastructure as code, contributing to a forward-thinking engineering culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure using services from AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- Develop cloud-native applications and microservices, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Implement and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and operational tasks using CI/CD pipelines and scripting.
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure applications are cloud-ready and optimized for performance.
- Ensure security best practices are implemented across all cloud environments.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a significant focus on cloud computing.
- Proven experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their core services.
- Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, Java) and infrastructure as code tools.
- Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) is highly desirable.
- Strong understanding of networking, security, and monitoring in cloud environments.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Opportunities to work with the latest cloud technologies and contribute to impactful projects.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment in Paarl .
- Generous allowance for professional development and certifications.
- Clear career progression pathways within the organization.
- Paid time off and other company-provided perks.