Senior Cloud JAVA Software Engineer (AWS) - Cape Town - 1.5m PA
ATS Client • Cape Town, Western Cape, ZA
30+ days ago
Job description
We're looking for a talented Senior Cloud Software Engineer to design, build and operate scalable, cloud-native systems on AWS. You'll 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 We're Looking For
- Strong experience in backend software development (Java, Node.js, 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 You'll 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
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 [email protected] or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
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