Remote Senior Software Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure)

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing cloud-native technology company at the forefront of innovation, is seeking an experienced Remote Senior Software Engineer specializing in Cloud Infrastructure to join their world-class engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity to work remotely from anywhere in South Africa and play a pivotal role in designing, building, and scaling our robust cloud infrastructure. You will be instrumental in ensuring the reliability, performance, and security of our platform, which serves a global clientele. We are looking for a proactive, highly skilled engineer with deep expertise in cloud services, automation, and DevOps practices. You will collaborate with distributed teams of engineers to solve complex challenges and drive technological advancements.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage scalable and resilient cloud infrastructure on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Implement and automate CI/CD pipelines for efficient software deployment and management.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations to ensure high availability and reliability.
• Develop and enforce security best practices for cloud environments, including access control, data encryption, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with software engineering teams to troubleshoot production issues and implement preventative measures.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and strategic planning for cloud infrastructure evolution.
• Manage containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Develop automation scripts to streamline operational tasks and improve efficiency.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge across the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent extensive experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years focused on cloud infrastructure and DevOps.
• Strong proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and its core services.
• Extensive experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
• Expertise in containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Strong understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and system monitoring tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills, essential for remote collaboration.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage complex projects, and meet deadlines in a distributed team setting.

Benefits

This role offers a highly competitive salary, reflecting your senior expertise, and the ultimate flexibility of remote work from anywhere in South Africa . Our client provides a top-tier health and wellness package, including comprehensive medical, dental, and optical coverage. Generous paid time off is provided to ensure a healthy work-life balance. We invest heavily in your professional development, offering significant budgets for courses, certifications, conferences, and further education. You will join a dynamic, innovative, and globally distributed engineering team that values autonomy and impact. Regular performance-based bonuses and opportunities for stock options are part of the compensation. Access to cutting-edge technology and tools is standard. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of cloud infrastructure at a leading technology company.