Co-founder: Lead Software Engineer

Proceptual Group; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a technical co-founder to serve as the Lead Software Engineer. This part-time role involves managing front-end and back-end development for an innovative web application that aims to drive organizational value and improvement. Candidates should possess a strong background in software development and a passion for business success, aiming for a long-term co-founder relationship.

Qualifications

• Experience with existing LLMs in the market.
• Experience in both front-end and back-end web development.
• Ability to dedicate time to developing the tool.

Responsibilities

• Leading both front-end and back-end development for a web application.
• Enabling clients to deliver on their strategies through structured idea generation and management.

Skills

Software development

API integration

Workflow tools

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Independence

Education

BSc (honours) degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

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Proceptual Group was founded to challenge systemic inefficiencies and value leakage across industries. We believe that unlocking and sustaining value depends on empowering people through technology—not just centralizing continuous improvement or transformations within a single office, but embedding it across entire organizations. To achieve this, we are developing a proprietary tool used by different departments to drive value, and we need your help!

Role Description

We are seeking a technical co-founder to serve as the Lead Software Engineer. This role involves leading both front-end and back-end development for a web application that manages workflows. Our web app enables clients to deliver on their strategies through structured idea generation and management. The Proceptual team has deep expertise in transformation and operational excellence in engineering and financial services sectors. They identified a market gap where organizations lack systems to enable improvement and innovation. Further details about the web application will be discussed with potential candidates.

Qualifications

• BSc (honours) degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Strong skills in software development, API integration, and workflow tools
• Experience with existing LLMs in the market
• Experience in both front-end and back-end web development
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely
• Passionate about the business idea and driven to succeed
• Looking for a long-term co-founder relationship (building a business together, not just the application)
• Ability to dedicate time to developing the tool
• Output-focused

We look forward to engaging with interested candidates.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services

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