Lead Software Development Engineer

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

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.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team mentorship

Software architecture

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

CI/CD practices

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

SQL/NoSQL databases

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent enterprise software company, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Software Development Engineer to guide their core product development team. This role requires a strong technical leader adept at managing software lifecycles, driving innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable enterprise solutions. You will be instrumental in architecting complex systems, mentoring engineers, and fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration. This is a significant opportunity to make a substantial impact on our client's strategic technology initiatives. The role is based in Vereeniging, Gauteng .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software development engineers, guiding them through the full software development lifecycle.
• Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance software solutions.
• Drive technical strategy and roadmap for key product areas.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, and other stakeholders to define requirements and deliver features.
• Conduct code reviews, performance analysis, and provide technical guidance to the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Identify and advocate for the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve development processes.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with a proven track record of leading development teams.
• Extensive experience in designing and developing complex software systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C++, Python, C#).
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Strong knowledge of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Proficiency in Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively mentor and guide junior engineers.

Benefits

Our client offers a highly competitive salary and an exceptional benefits package, including comprehensive medical and dental insurance, a strong retirement fund, performance-based bonuses, and generous paid time off. We provide extensive opportunities for professional growth through training programs, conferences, and certifications. This hybrid role offers a blend of in-office collaboration in Vereeniging, Gauteng , and remote flexibility, promoting a healthy work-life balance. Join a leading technology company committed to innovation and employee success.