Lead Software Architect - Enterprise Tech (Hybrid/Remote)

Placements24

Vereeniging

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

37 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Strong retirement fund

Performance-based bonuses

Generous paid time off

Training, conferences, and certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Software Development Engineer in Vereeniging, Gauteng. You will guide a core product team, architect complex systems, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality, scalable enterprise solutions.

Responsibilities include shaping technical strategy, ensuring coding standards, and collaborating with product, QA, and other stakeholders to deliver features while promoting innovation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering or related field; Master's preferred.
8+ years of software development with leadership experience.
Designing and developing complex systems using Java, C++, Python or C#.
Strong understanding of architecture patterns, data structures and algorithms.
Experience with cloud platforms and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in Agile development and CI/CD practices.
Excellent leadership, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of software development engineers through the full SDLC.
Architect, design and implement robust, scalable software solutions.
Drive technical strategy and roadmap for key product areas.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices and architecture.
Collaborate with product management, QA and stakeholders to define requirements.
Conduct code reviews, performance analysis and provide guidance.
Troubleshoot complex technical issues to ensure stability and reliability.
Advocate for new technologies and improved development processes.
Foster innovation and knowledge sharing within the team.