Senior Software Lead: Architecture, Cloud & Mentorship

Placements24; United States; Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Stock options / equity participation

Professional development

Flexible working arrangements

401(k) or retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Development Lead to steer an engineering team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on guiding design, development, testing, and deployment of sophisticated software solutions, with deep technical breadth across languages and frameworks and strong people-management skills.

You will architect scalable systems, drive code quality, mentor developers, collaborate with product and design teams, and champion DevOps and modern practices in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a lead or management role.
• Proven experience in designing and developing scalable web applications and/or complex enterprise systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Node.js) and associated frameworks.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and architectural design skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide development teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Drive technical excellence, setting high standards for code quality, architecture, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define product roadmaps and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Architect scalable, robust, and maintainable software systems.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery commitments.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and approaches.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues that arise during development and in production.
• Champion a culture of innovation, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Software architecture

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Mentoring

Stakeholder collaboration

Team management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Java

Python

C#

Node.js

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Development Lead to steer an engineering team in Randburg, Gauteng. The role focuses on guiding design, development, testing, and deployment of sophisticated software solutions, with deep technical breadth across languages and frameworks and strong people-management skills.

You will architect scalable systems, drive code quality, mentor developers, collaborate with product and design teams, and champion DevOps and modern practices in a dynamic,