Lead Software Engineer

Placements24; Bloemfontein; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Stock options or equity participation

Professional development opportunities

Significant leadership impact in Bloem

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer in Bloemfontein to lead and mentor a team of engineers, set technical standards, and drive architectural direction for complex software projects.

You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, collaborate with product management on roadmaps, and promote high-quality coding practices while fostering innovation and technical excellence. This leadership role is based in the heart of the Free State.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or architect role.
• Proven expertise in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages and modern software development frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Architect, design, and develop scalable, robust, and maintainable software solutions.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
• Collaborate with product management to define technical roadmaps and project requirements.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide technical guidance, and resolve complex technical challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Distributed systems

Software architecture

Code reviews

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their IT and Software initiatives in Bloemfontein . This leadership role involves guiding a team of talented engineers, setting technical standards, and driving the architectural direction of complex software projects. You will be responsible for mentoring team members, ensuring code quality, and fostering an environment of innovation and technical excellence. This is a critical position for an individual passionate about technology and leadership, based in the heart of the Free State province.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture.
• Architect, design, and develop scalable, robust, and maintainable software solutions.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
• Collaborate with product management to define technical roadmaps and project requirements.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception to deployment and maintenance.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide technical guidance, and resolve complex technical challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or architect role.
• Proven expertise in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages and modern software development frameworks.
• Excellent understanding of software architecture patterns , data structures, and algorithms.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including salary and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous stock options or equity participation.
• Opportunities for professional development and attending leading industry events.
• A strategic leadership role with significant impact in Bloemfontein .