Lead Software Engineer

Placements24; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Performance bonus

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa seeks an experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead development from the Tembisa office. You will mentor a team, shape architecture, and deliver scalable, maintainable software that aligns with business goals.

You will drive technical excellence, collaborate with product management, manage CI/CD, and guide adoption of best practices in agile environments.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 7+ years in software development with at least 2 years in a leadership or architect role.
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and microservices architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and secure software systems.
• Drive technical decision-making and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to define project roadmaps and technical specifications.
• Oversee code quality, testing strategies, and deployment processes.
• Identify and address technical debt and areas for system improvement.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cloud & microservices

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Code quality & testing

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in Computer Science

Tools

AWS

Azure

Software architecture

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Software Engineer to spearhead development initiatives from their Tembisa office. This leadership position requires a blend of technical expertise and strong mentoring capabilities. You will guide a team of talented engineers, oversee architectural decisions, and drive the development of cutting-edge software solutions that align with business objectives. The successful candidate will foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the engineering department, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Architect, design, and implement robust, scalable, and secure software systems.
• Drive technical decision-making and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to define project roadmaps and technical specifications.
• Oversee code quality, testing strategies, and deployment processes.
• Identify and address technical debt and areas for system improvement.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or architect role.
• Deep expertise in multiple programming languages and software design patterns.
• Strong experience with cloud infrastructure (e.g., AWS, Azure) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent understanding of agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with annual bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, retirement, and life insurance.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership development.
• A dynamic and forward-thinking work environment in Tembisa .
• Support for professional certifications and advanced training.