Software Engineer - Cloud - Intermediate

Electrum is a payment software technology company seeking an Intermediate Cloud Engineer to automate cloud infrastructure and build self-service tooling for internal developers.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3+ years' experience working with AWS infrastructure in a DevOps, SRE, Platform, or Cloud Engineering role.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• AWS Certifications are beneficial (e.g. AWS Certified Solutions Architect or SysOps Administrator).
• Strong coding and object-oriented programming skills, with proven experience automating cloud operations, including hands-on development in Java and Python.
• Strong no-console Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) mindset with hands-on expertise driving AWS CDK and CloudFormation (Terraform experience is also valued).
• Deep understanding of building AWS Networking fundamentals (VPC architecture, CIDR subnetting, Transit Gateways, Network basics) and strong Linux system administration.
• Understanding of Kubernetes and hands-on experience with kubectl, OpenLens, and Argo CD (or similar CI/CD tooling).
• Experience embedding observability (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) directly into infrastructure design.
• Strong awareness of cloud economics, with the ability to execute cost monitoring and optimisation strategies in AWS.
• Familiarity with security best practices in cloud environments.

Benefits

• Flexible Work: Office-first environment with flexible hours.
• Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year.
• Office Perks (Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.
• Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners