Senior Platform Engineer

Summary

Join HyperDev, a developer-focused spin-out, and lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure AWS infrastructure solutions. As a Senior AWS Infrastructure Engineer, you will deploy cloud-based systems, optimize performance, and ensure reliability while adhering to best practices and security standards. You will manage infrastructure as code, automate processes, and maintain high availability of services, designing and implementing solutions to meet business requirements. The role involves collaboration with development teams, staying current with industry trends, and developing backend systems and APIs. HyperDev offers a remote-first work environment with hybrid flexibility, continuous learning opportunities, and the chance to contribute to a global mission with real-world impact.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of AWS services and infrastructure architecture
• Proficiency in scripting languages and infrastructure-as-code tools
• Strong understanding of network concepts and protocols
• Good understanding of CI/CD pipelines and related tools
• Experience with security measures and best practices in AWS
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
• Proficient in coding and backend development, with experience in languages like Python, Java, or Node.js
• Minimum of 3 years in a DevOps or AWS Infrastructure Engineer role, with a focus on building scalable and highly available systems
• Deep expertise in Docker and mandatory, proven experience with Kubernetes (especially AWS EKS) for dynamic resource allocation, auto-scaling, and managing short-lived, isolated environments
• Expert-level proficiency in Terraform for defining and managing all cloud infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters, networking, and security
• Strong, hands-on knowledge of core AWS services such as EC2, VPC, S3, RDS/DynamoDB, Lambda, IAM, and CloudWatch for building, monitoring, and securing the orchestration platform
• Advanced proficiency in Python for developing custom automation, API integrations, and the core orchestration logic, supplemented by strong Bash scripting skills
• Ability to design and implement robust, multi-tenant architectures, ensuring secure isolation for developer environments
• Solid grasp of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/S) and experience securely exposing services using tools like Application Load Balancers or Kubernetes ingress controllers
• Excellent troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues in a distributed infrastructure
• Strong communication and documentation skills to work effectively with developers and other stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain the AWS infrastructure to support the organisation's applications and services
• Implement and manage security measures to protect the AWS environment
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal performance and availability
• Create and maintain documentation related to AWS infrastructure architecture, processes, and procedures
• Participate in capacity planning and scalability efforts to meet business demands
• Collaborate with development teams to optimise application performance on the AWS platform
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in AWS infrastructure and cloud technologies
• Develop and maintain backend systems and APIs to support our applications
• Write and review code, ensuring high standards in coding and programming practices
• Integrate infrastructure solutions with backend services for seamless operations

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of GitHub or other similar code repositories is an advantage
• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred but not essential
• AWS certifications, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
• Strong in Ubuntu or other Linux technologies
• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) and managing Kubernetes applications with Helm
• Deep understanding of security best practices, particularly for hardening multi-tenant cloud environments
• Direct experience with lightweight virtualisation technologies like Firecracker for optimising performance and startup times
• Knowledge of WebAssembly (Wasm)
• Knowledge of other cloud platforms, such as Azure or Google Cloud

Benefits

• Remote-first with hybrid flexibility
• We’re a remote-first team with the option for hybrid work depending on your location and preferences. While our roots are in Southern Africa, we’re building a distributed team and welcome applicants globally. Work from wherever you do your best work — and collaborate across time zones with a team that values autonomy and trust
• Learn and grow while building the future
• We believe in continuous learning. As part of the wider HyperionDev ecosystem, you’ll have access to our coding bootcamps and technical training — whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills or explore new ones