FinTech Tech Lead — Cloud, Scalable Apps, Stock Options

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health benefits

Performance bonuses

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to architect and guide the development of innovative FinTech solutions. You will lead a team of developers, drive technical strategy, and deliver secure, scalable software in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, full-stack expertise, cloud proficiency (AWS/Azure/GCP), and experience with modern frameworks. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of finance in Sandton.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years software development with 3+ years in leadership or team lead.
• Proven ability to design and build scalable web applications.
• Proficient in multiple languages and modern frameworks listed.
• Strong cloud, containerization, APIs, microservices, and FinTech relevance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a software development team in design, development, testing, and deployment of FinTech apps.
• Architect robust, scalable, secure solutions using modern tech and best practices.
• Drive Agile adoption and ensure effective sprint planning and execution.
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Mentor junior developers and oversee code reviews, performance, and security.
• Manage cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP) for scalability and cost efficiency.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across the SDLC and contribute to technical roadmap.
• Stay updated on FinTech trends and emerging technologies.

Skills

Java

Python

C#

Node.js

Spring Boot

Django

React

Angular

CI/CD

DevOps

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Master's degree a plus

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to architect and guide the development of innovative FinTech solutions. You will lead a team of developers, drive technical strategy, and deliver secure, scalable software in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong leadership, full-stack expertise, cloud proficiency (AWS/Azure/GCP), and experience with modern frameworks. Join a dynamic team shaping the future of finance in Sandton.