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 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 Apply Now or call him on011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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