Head of Engineering

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 2,999,000 - 4,664,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Health insurance

Stock options

Remote work policy

Conferences attendance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Head of Engineering to steer technology strategy in a fully remote setting. You will lead distributed engineering teams, shape the product roadmap, and drive technical excellence across the organisation.

You will nurture a high-performance culture, implement modern development practices, and ensure scalable, secure software delivery. This leadership role offers substantial stock options and a remote-friendly policy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Experience leading distributed engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of modern software development, architectures, and best practices.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms, DevOps, and agile development.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the engineering strategy and roadmap in line with company goals.
• Lead and mentor multiple remote engineering teams, fostering high performance.
• Oversee the full software development life cycle from ideation to deployment and maintenance.
• Drive adoption of emerging technologies to enhance product value.
• Ensure quality, scalability, security, and reliability of all software products.

Skills

Leadership

Distributed teams

Cloud platforms

DevOps

Agile methodologies

Strategic planning

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and experienced Head of Engineering to lead their technology development efforts in a fully remote setting. This critical leadership position involves shaping the company's engineering strategy, managing development teams, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and collaboration among geographically dispersed engineers. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineering leader to drive technological advancements and make a significant impact on the company's product roadmap from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the overall engineering strategy and roadmap in alignment with company objectives.
• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple engineering teams, fostering a high-performance culture in a remote-first environment.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Drive innovation by staying abreast of emerging technologies and encouraging their adoption where appropriate.
• Ensure the quality, scalability, security, and reliability of all software products and systems.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role (e.g., VP of Engineering, Director of Engineering).
• Proven experience in managing and scaling distributed engineering teams effectively.
• Deep understanding of modern software development methodologies, architectures, and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and agile development.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills.

Benefits

• Competitive executive salary and significant performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options and equity grants.
• Flexible working hours and a truly remote work policy.
• Opportunities for professional development, attending conferences, and continuous learning.