Senior Cloud Native Engineer

Company Description BoatyardX partners with global brands to design, build, and support high-quality software products, with a strong focus on innovative SaaS and cloud solutions. The company works with leading technologies across its development centers in Dublin (Ireland), Cluj (Romania), and Bogotá (Colombia), offering opportunities to collaborate with international teams and diverse clients. Typical projects span the full software development lifecycle, from discovery and design through implementation and support. As part of Ergo, BoatyardX benefits from the backing of a larger technology group, providing stability, growth potential, and access to a broad range of resources and expertise.Role Description The Senior Cloud Native Engineer role is a full-time, hybrid position based in Braşov, Romania, with flexibility for some work from home. In this role, the engineer will design, build, and maintain cloud-native applications and services, focusing on scalable, secure, and resilient architectures. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams, implementing modern infrastructure and deployment practices, optimizing performance, and ensuring reliability of production systems. The engineer will work with containers, orchestration tools, and cloud platforms to deliver solutions that meet client needs, while actively contributing to technical design reviews and code quality standards. The role also involves mentoring less experienced team members, participating in continuous improvement initiatives, and staying up to date with emerging cloud and infrastructure technologies.Qualifications Candidates should possess strong skills in Software Development, including experience with modern programming languages, software design principles, and testing practices.Candidates should possess solid Infrastructure skills, such as working with containerization, orchestration, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure-as-code tools.Candidates should possess deep Cloud Computing expertise, including hands-on experience with major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architectures.Candidates should possess proficiency with Linux, including system configuration, troubleshooting, scripting, and performance tuning in production environments.Candidates should possess practical experience with Databases, covering relational and/or NoSQL systems, data modeling, and performance optimization.Additional beneficial qualifications include experience with microservices, distributed systems, API design, and security best practices in cloud environments.Strong problem-solving skills, effective communication, and the ability to collaborate in multicultural, cross-functional teams are essential.A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred, along with prior experience in a senior or lead engineering role.