Senior Platform Engineer – JHB / CPT / Hybrid – R1.4m PA

Were on a mission to make it easy for companies to hire and manage global teams. Our platform handles everything from compliant hiring and payroll to taxes and benefitsacross 100+ countries.

Were looking for a Senior Platform Engineer to help scale our infrastructure, optimize performance, and ensure our systems are secure and reliable as we grow. This is your chance to join a fast-moving, remote-first company and build the foundation of global employment.

What Were Looking For :

• Proficiency in our tech stack :
• Typescript, NextJS / React, AWS, CDK, Lambda / Step Functions
• Postgres / Dynamo
• Streaming (Kinesis, Firehose, MKS, EventBridge)
• MWAA
• Experience and interest in hybrid AI solutions, e.g. RAG, digital assistants, workflow automation
• Experience or interest in ML
• Experienced as a senior or lead platform engineer, you are passionate about devOps and platform engineering
• Ability and confidence to challenge existing architecture, processes and ways of working and suggest improvements
• Confident explaining ideas, solutions and achievements to technical and non-technical audiences
• Strong problem-solving skills and an analytical mindset. Data-driven approach

Responsibilities :

Reference Number for this position is GZ60378 which is a permanent Hybrid position based in Johannesburg / Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1.4m per annum