Lead Software Development Engineer (Remote)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first work

Home office stipend

Flexible schedule

Stock options

Salary competitiveness

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Software Development Engineer to spearhead innovative projects from a remote-first hub in South Africa. You will guide a talented engineering team, shape technical direction, and own architectural decisions.

You’ll drive the software lifecycle, promote best practices, and collaborate with product and design to deliver scalable, robust applications using microservices, RESTful APIs, Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of software development with at least 3 years in technical leadership.
• Experience with Java, Python, C#, or Node.js and microservices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Drive the architectural design and implementation of complex software systems and features.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define project requirements and roadmaps.
• Champion agile methodologies and facilitate sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Conduct code reviews and promote continuous improvement.
• Address technical debt to ensure long-term maintainability and scalability.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and evaluate new tools and frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.

Skills

Team leadership

Software architecture

RESTful APIs

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure)

Remote team management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science / Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary Lead Software Development Engineer to spearhead innovative projects from their remote-first headquarters. This role is critical for shaping the technical direction and execution of our next-generation software products. You will be responsible for leading a talented team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and high-performance. This position is entirely remote, offering unparalleled flexibility and the opportunity to work from anywhere within South Africa. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about building scalable, robust, and user-centric applications, possesses exceptional leadership qualities, and thrives in an agile development environment. You will play a key role in architectural decisions, code quality, and the overall success of our software development lifecycle. As a remote-first organization, all communication and collaboration tools are optimized for distributed teams, ensuring seamless integration and productivity irrespective of geographical location. Join us in building the future of our industry from the comfort of your home office, ideally near our core operations in Cape Town, Western Cape , but not exclusively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering professional growth and high performance.
• Drive the architectural design and implementation of complex software systems and features.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and roadmaps.
• Champion agile methodologies and facilitate effective sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Identify and address technical debt, ensuring the long-term maintainability and scalability of our codebase.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating and recommending new tools and frameworks.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Extensive experience in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C#, or Node.js.
• Proven track record of designing and building scalable, high-availability applications.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and modern development tools.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to manage remote teams.
• Demonstrated experience in agile development methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and ORM frameworks.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of R .
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Generous allocation of paid time off and public holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development, including online courses and conference attendance.
• Company-provided equipment and a home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health insurance coverage.
• Performance-based bonuses and stock options.
• Access to cutting-edge technologies and challenging projects.
• A dynamic and inclusive company culture that supports remote collaboration.