Lead Software Architect

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation package (

Stock options

Fully remote work environment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Budget for continuous learning

Culture of innovation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Software Architect to join their fully remote engineering team. You will define the technical vision and architecture for the company’s software products, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability across platforms.

In this leadership role you will mentor engineers, set coding standards and patterns, evaluate new technologies, and drive strategic architectural decisions that shape the platform’s future.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a Software Architect or lead technical role.
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing complex, distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, containerization, and DevOps principles.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall software architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technical roadmaps.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and resilient software systems.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices across engineering teams.
• Mentor and guide software engineers on architectural principles, technology choices, and complex technical challenges.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance the development process and product capabilities.

Skills

Distributed Systems

Microservices

Cloud-Native

Containers

DevOps

Technical Leadership

Education

Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Software Architect to join their highly collaborative remote engineering team. This critical role involves defining the technical vision and architecture for their software products, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability. You will guide engineering teams, establish best practices, and make key technology decisions that shape the future of their platform. This is an unparalleled opportunity for a technical leader passionate about solving complex challenges and driving innovation in a fully remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the overall software architecture, ensuring alignment with business strategy and technical roadmaps.
• Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance, and resilient software systems.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, architectural patterns, and development best practices across engineering teams.
• Mentor and guide software engineers on architectural principles, technology choices, and complex technical challenges.
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and frameworks to enhance the development process and product capabilities.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a Software Architect or lead technical role.
• Deep expertise in designing and implementing complex, distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Strong understanding of cloud-native technologies, containerization, and DevOps principles.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and communication abilities.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• Fully remote work environment with flexible working hours.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for continuous learning, conferences, and research.
• A culture of innovation, technical excellence, and empowered decision-making.