Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack)

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack) to guide a talented development team in Queenstown. You will architect and implement scalable web applications using modern front-end and back-end technologies, and mentor engineers to improve code quality and processes.

You will drive technical strategy, collaborate with product managers, and ensure delivery of robust digital solutions in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in CS or Software Engineering.
• 7+ years of professional software development with full-stack focus.
• Proven experience leading and mentoring software teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering high performance.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, well-documented code for front-end and back-end systems.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle from design to maintenance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and standards.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements.
• Address performance, security, and technical debt challenges.
• Drive CI/CD adoption and automated testing best practices.
• Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning.
• Troubleshoot complex issues reported by users or monitoring tools.

Skills

Team leadership

Full-stack development

React

Angular

Vue.js

Node.js

Python

Java

.NET

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

Cloud platforms

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Git

PostgreSQL

MySQL

MongoDB

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing technology firm, is looking for a talented and experienced Lead Software Engineer (Full-Stack) to join their innovative team in Queenstown, Eastern Cape . This senior position will involve leading a team of engineers in the design, development, and deployment of scalable web applications and services. You will play a crucial role in architectural decisions, code reviews, mentorship, and driving best practices across the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses a strong command of both front-end and back-end technologies, excellent problem-solving skills, and proven leadership capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic tech environment and shape the future of our client's digital products in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance development culture.
• Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and maintainable full-stack web applications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code for both front-end (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end (e.g., Node.js, Python, Java, .NET) systems.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, including requirements gathering, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews to ensure code quality, adherence to standards, and identify potential issues.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, security vulnerabilities, and other technical challenges.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, including Agile methodologies, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Contribute to technical strategy and roadmap planning.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues reported by users or identified through monitoring systems in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in software development, with a significant portion in full-stack development.
• Proven experience leading and managing software engineering teams.
• Strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js) and back-end languages/frameworks (e.g., Node.js, Python/Django/Flask, Java/Spring, .NET).
• Extensive experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and/or NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB).
• Deep understanding of API design and development (RESTful, GraphQL).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor junior engineers.
• A commitment to delivering high-quality software and driving technical innovation in Queenstown, Eastern Cape .

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement contributions, and performance-based bonuses. Opportunities for professional growth, advanced training, and attending industry conferences are actively encouraged. You will be part of a collaborative and innovative work environment in Queenstown, Eastern Cape , with a hybrid work model that balances in-office collaboration with remote flexibility. This role provides a significant opportunity to influence technical direction and mentor a talented team.