Cloud Engineer

Company Description Superfan.ng is an edtech learning platform focused on African languages and cultural knowledge. The product is a gamified, quiz-first app that explores African proverbs, traditions, rites of passage, festivals, folklore, and customs. Designed for Africans and the global diaspora, Superfan.ng promotes deeper cultural understanding through engaging, interactive content. The team is building technology that makes learning fun, accessible, and culturally relevant across borders.
Role Description The Cloud Engineer will design, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available cloud infrastructure to support Superfan.ng’s learning platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include provisioning and managing cloud resources, automating deployments, monitoring system performance, and optimizing cost and reliability. The role involves collaborating with software developers to improve CI/CD pipelines, ensure smooth releases, and support backend services, databases, and APIs. The Cloud Engineer will also troubleshoot production issues, implement security best practices, and contribute to infrastructure documentation and standards. This is a full-time remote role.
Qualifications
Strong Software Development skills, with experience in at least one modern programming language and familiarity with CI/CD practices.
Hands-on experience with Infrastructure management, including IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation) and configuration management.
Proficiency in Cloud Computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native services for compute, storage, networking, and security.
Advanced Linux skills, including shell scripting, system administration, and performance tuning in production environments.
Solid understanding of Databases, including relational and/or NoSQL systems, backup strategies, and performance optimization.
Experience with monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, ELK) to maintain system reliability.
Knowledge of security best practices for cloud environments, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance awareness.
Effective communication skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work independently in a remote, distributed team.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Interest in edtech, African cultures, or language-learning platforms is a plus.

Work arrangement
Yes