Lead Software Engineer

Placements24; George; Sur place; ZAR 1 000 000 - 1 700 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Highly competitive salary withBenefits

Professional growth opportunities

Paid holidays

Dynamic team culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in George, Western Cape is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to guide a talented team and shape the technical direction. You will influence architectural decisions, code quality, and product delivery across the full software lifecycle.

The role demands 8+ years of professional software development, strong leadership, cloud/microservices experience, and excellent communication. You will work closely with product management to plan roadmaps and drive agile practices in a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development with leadership experience.
• Experience across multiple languages and software design patterns.
• Hands-on with cloud platforms and microservices architecture.
• Strong Agile leadership and excellent communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor engineers, fostering collaboration and technical excellence.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable software systems.
• Oversee the full SDLC with focus on quality, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product management to define roadmaps and strategies.
• Identify process improvements to boost development efficiency.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Software architecture

Code reviews

Cloud platforms

Microservices

Agile

Communication

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their development efforts in George . This is a critical role responsible for guiding a team of talented engineers in designing and delivering high-quality software solutions. You will play a key part in architectural decisions, code quality, and driving innovation within the engineering department. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact on product development and shape the technical direction of the company, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment in the beautiful Western Cape .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and technical excellence.
• Architect, design, and implement scalable and maintainable software systems.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle, ensuring high standards of code quality, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define project roadmaps and technical strategies.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance development efficiency and team productivity.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a proven track record of technical leadership.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and deep understanding of software design patterns and architectural principles.
• Experience with cloud computing platforms and microservices architecture.
• Strong understanding of Agile development methodologies and experience leading Agile teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for significant professional growth and leadership development.
• Be part of an innovative company driving technological advancements in George .
• Generous vacation time and paid holidays.
• A dynamic and supportive team culture focused on achieving ambitious goals.