Head of Software Engineering — Lead Cloud-Native Excellence

Liquid Thought; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to lead their development efforts and drive technical excellence across teams. This role requires a seasoned engineer with over 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles. You will define technology roadmaps, manage engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. A strong background in cloud platforms and microservices architecture is essential, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience with increasing responsibility.
• Minimum 5 years in engineering leadership roles managing teams of 15+ engineers.
• Experience in technology companies or high-growth startups preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams and drive technical excellence.
• Define and execute a technology roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Manage engineering resources and project timelines.

Skills

Leadership

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Microservices architecture

DevOps tooling

Software engineering expertise

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Honours degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

React

Angular

Job description

A leading technology company in Cape Town is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to lead their development efforts and drive technical excellence across teams. This role requires a seasoned engineer with over 10 years of experience, including at least 5 years in leadership roles. You will define technology roadmaps, manage engineering teams, and ensure the delivery of high-quality software products. A strong background in cloud platforms and microservices architecture is essential, along with excellent leadership and communication skills.