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

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

for this position is

GZ61173 , 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 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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