Lead Software Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation

Medical & dental & vision coverage

Stock options

Development budget

Cape Town office

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead development efforts and guide a talented engineering team toward delivering large-scale software projects.

You will shape architecture, implement best practices, and collaborate with product, QA, and DevOps to drive technical excellence. The role requires hands-on leadership and a track record of delivering complex solutions. Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with at least 3 years in technical leadership.
• Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale software projects.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and software design principles.
• Strong cloud, microservices, and DevOps understanding and experience.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Define and implement software development best practices, architectural patterns, and coding standards.
• Oversee design, development, deployment of scalable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, and stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Drive technical roadmap planning and execute on key strategic initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities for team members.

Skills

Team leadership

Software architecture

Cloud & microservices

DevOps practices

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science

Tools

Java

Python

Go

C#

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and results-oriented Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their development initiatives in Cape Town . You will be responsible for guiding a team of talented engineers, driving technical excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of complex software projects. This role requires a deep understanding of software architecture, agile methodologies, and a proven ability to lead and inspire a team towards achieving ambitious goals. You will shape the future of our software products, foster a culture of innovation, and make significant technical decisions that impact the entire engineering organization, contributing to the company's growth and market leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Define and implement software development best practices, architectural patterns, and coding standards.
• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of scalable and robust software solutions.
• Collaborate closely with product management, QA, and other stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Drive technical roadmap planning and execute on key strategic initiatives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide professional development opportunities for team members.

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, large-scale software projects successfully.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and software design principles.
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, microservices architecture, and DevOps practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary and significant bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentives.
• Professional development budget and opportunities for conference attendance.
• Prime office location in Cape Town with modern amenities.
• Relocation assistance may be available for exceptional candidates.