Cloud Engineer

Company Description Superfan.ng is an edtech learning platform focused on African languages and culture, designed for learners across the continent and the diaspora. The platform uses a gamified, quiz-first approach to test and deepen knowledge of African proverbs, traditions, rites of passage, festivals, folklore, and customs. Superfan.ng aims to make cultural learning engaging, accessible, and interactive through mobile and web-based experiences. Team members collaborate remotely to build tools that celebrate and preserve African heritage while empowering users to learn in a fun, modern format.
Role Description The Cloud Engineer will work full time in a remote capacity, designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure that powers Superfan.ng’s learning platform. Day-to-day responsibilities include provisioning and managing cloud resources, configuring and monitoring Linux-based servers, and optimizing databases for performance and reliability. The role will involve collaborating with software developers to deploy and integrate new features, implementing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system security, resilience, and cost efficiency across environments. The Cloud Engineer will troubleshoot production issues, improve observability and automation, maintain documentation, and contribute to architectural decisions that support growth and a high-quality user experience.
Qualifications
Strong Software Development skills, including experience with at least one modern programming language and familiarity with CI/CD practices.
Hands-on Infrastructure experience with provisioning, monitoring, and automating environments, including configuration management and IaC tools.
Practical Cloud Computing skills with major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), including networking, security, and cost optimization.
Proficiency with Linux administration, shell scripting, system monitoring, and performance tuning.
Solid understanding of Databases, including design, optimization, backup, and recovery for SQL and/or NoSQL systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices architectures is highly beneficial.
Strong problem-solving skills, ability to work independently in a remote setting, and effective written and verbal communication.
Interest in edtech, African languages, or cultural preservation is a plus.

Work arrangement
Yes