Job description
At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale.
More than just a workplace, we’re a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following.
Our Culture
At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are:
- Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact.
- People-Centric: We care deeply about our team’s growth, well-being, and sense of belonging.
- Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together.
- Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives.
If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we’d love to have you on board!
Role Summary
As a Lead Software Engineer (Tech Lead), you will own the technical direction, architecture, and day-to-day operation of our platforms. This role has a strong focus on DevOps, scalability, reliability, and delivery excellence.
You’ll partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to design and evolve robust, cloud-native systems, ensure the stability of existing platforms, and enable teams to ship high-quality software efficiently. You will also work directly with clients to design and deliver solutions on top of our platform—translating real business problems into pragmatic, scalable technical implementations.
This is a hands-on leadership role that blends engineering, architecture, operational ownership, and technical mentorship.
Responsibilities
Lead system design and define scalable, cloud-native architectures
Build, review, and maintain production systems primarily in Go
Own the operation and maintenance of existing platforms, ensuring reliability, performance, and availability
Own and evolve DevOps practices, including CI/CD, Kubernetes, and infrastructure automation
Drive high standards for operational excellence, including monitoring, alerting, incident response, and observability
Proactively manage and reduce technical debt through pragmatic architectural decisions
Communicate technical decisions clearly through design docs, diagrams, and collaborative discussions
Work with clients and internal stakeholders to design platform-based solutions that solve real business needs
Support client integrations, proofs-of-concept, and solution architecture as needed
Identify delivery and operational bottlenecks and continuously improve engineering workflows
Mentor engineers and lead by example through code reviews and hands-on technical support
7+ years of experience building, operating, and designing complex software systems
Strong expertise in Go (Golang)
Solid experience working with AWS
Strong foundation in software architecture and distributed systems
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and observability tooling
Hands-on experience operating production systems, including on-call rotations, incident management, and platform maintenance
Comfortable working directly with clients and clearly explaining technical concepts
Excellent communication skills and the ability to lead across teams
Our Tech Stack
Frontend: JavaScript, React, TypeScript
Backend: Go, Python
Databases: DynamoDB, DocumentDB, PostgreSQL
CI/CD & Deployment: GitHub Actions
Observability: New Relic
Infrastructure: AWS services, GCP
Great Mission and Culture
Meaningful Work
Market competitive salary
Quarterly variable compensation
Remote and Home working
Comprehensive medical cover
Group life insurance
Personal development and growth opportunities
Office snacks and lunch
Periodic team building and social events
At CloudFactory, we believe that work should be more than just a job—it should be a platform for growth, impact, and community. Here, you’ll earn with purpose, learn every day, and serve a mission that truly matters. If you’re looking for a career where you can develop professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a global movement, we’d love to have you on this journey!
Join us today and be part of our mission to connect people and technology for a better world! Apply now and bring your whole, authentic self to work—we can’t wait to meet you!
