Software Engineer - Cloud - Intermediate at Electrum Software

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AWS, Infrastructure as Code, AWS CDK, CloudFormation, Java, Python, Networking, Linux, Kubernetes, Argo CD, Observability, Cloud Economics, FinOps, Zero Trust Architecture, DevOps, SRE

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily. At Electrum, we are grounded in impact – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness. When you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to: Be part of the entire journey — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch. Grow your skills through world-class training and hands-on learning every day. Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success. Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive. Tackle real-world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand. Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise. Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects. The Role As an Intermediate Cloud Engineer (with a background in Software Engineering), you will not be a traditional cloud support admin reacting to support tickets or clicking through the AWS console. Instead, you will treat our cloud infrastructure as a product, and our internal developers as your customers. Your mission is to make the right path the easiest path by balancing a simple cloud experience with the discipline required to scale safely. You will be responsible for automating the management of the infrastructure that underpins Electrum's platform, and for building the self-service tooling that empowers our stream-aligned product teams to deploy secure cloud infrastructure autonomously. We are transitioning to a fully automated, "hands-off" cloud operation where guardrails are favoured over gatekeeping, and state enforcement replaces manual patching. Responsibilities Architecting, deploying, and managing AWS cloud-based production systems strictly through Infrastructure as Code, driving our IaC strategy via AWS CDK and CloudFormation. Building, automating, and maintaining foundational networking across the estate (Legacy IPSec Tunnels, AWS Networking, routing, etc). Building automated guardrails and self-service tooling that ensure the availability, performance, and scalability of AWS production systems - without acting as a manual gatekeeper. Developing Java and Python software that eliminates operational toil (e.g., zero-downtime upgrades, automated maintenance, fleet-wide patch management). Deep system troubleshooting across the cloud infrastructure stack, specifically diagnosing complex Linux connectivity and networking issues. Enforcing infrastructure state and preventing configuration drift across many environments using IaC constructs. Driving FinOps initiatives by implementing automated cost-optimisation frameworks, rightsizing lifecycles, and financial governance. Consolidating and modernising secure access (e.g., moving from legacy VPNs to Zero Trust architecture) by leveraging best practices and cloud security solutions. Definition, deployment, and management of automated metrics, logging, monitoring, and alerting to enable system self-reporting. 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. Why Join Electrum? We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference Your Career & Culture Career Growth: Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career. Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact. Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss. Autonomy: We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge. Shared Vision: You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services. Practical Perks Here's how we support our culture: 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

Responsibilities

The engineer will automate infrastructure management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) via AWS CDK and CloudFormation, treating the cloud infrastructure as a product for internal developers. Responsibilities include building self-service tooling, enforcing infrastructure state, driving FinOps initiatives, and developing software to eliminate operational toil.