Senior Cloud JAVA Software Engineer (AWS) Cape Town 1.5m PA

Were looking for a talented Senior Cloud Software Engineer to design build and operate scalable cloud-native systems on AWS. Youll play a key role in shaping modern digital connectivity products used by millions of customers including airtime data rewards and smartphone journeys.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact platforms while influencing architecture mentoring engineers and driving innovation.

What Were Looking For

• Strong experience in backend software development (Java Python etc.)
• Proven experience working with AWS cloud services
• Solid understanding of microservices and distributed systems
• Experience building event-driven architectures
• Strong API design and database optimisation skills (SQL/NoSQL)
• Familiarity with CI/CD DevOps practices and cloud infrastructure
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills
• Passion for mentoring and growing other engineers

What Youll Be Doing

• Design build test and operate scalable cloud-native systems on AWS
• Architect modern reusable services aligned to AWS Well-Architected principles
• Develop and maintain event-driven microservices-based architectures
• Deliver simple elegant solutions powering digital connectivity products
• Optimise databases and APIs for performance reliability and scalability
• Collaborate with product QA and platform teams to deliver high-quality solutions
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering teams
• Contribute to the design and delivery of new products used by millions of clients

Nice to Have

• Experience in telecommunications fintech or high-scale platforms
• Exposure to containerisation (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of security and compliance in cloud environments

Reference Number for this position is GZ61173 which is a permanent position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1.5m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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