Lead Software Engineer

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive level bonus potential

Premium health insurance

Stock options

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive remote engineering initiatives, mentor a team, and shape technical strategy. You will architect scalable systems and guide delivery of high-quality software across the organization.

The role emphasizes strong communication in a fully remote setting, with a focus on architectural leadership, cloud platforms, and modern languages. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience and a track record of delivering complex distributed systems.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
• Experience leading sizable engineering teams.
• Proven track record delivering scalable distributed systems.
• Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Architect and design scalable, robust, and maintainable software systems and services.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality code delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product management and other stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and project requirements.
• Drive technical decision-making and advocate for appropriate technologies and methodologies.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and potential risks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Distributed systems

Cloud platforms

Kubernetes

Java

Python

Tools

Docker

CI/CD

AWS

Azure

GCP

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their fully remote engineering initiatives. This is a critical leadership role where you will guide a team of talented engineers, architect complex systems, and drive technical strategy. You will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions that align with our company's strategic objectives. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who excels in remote collaboration, possesses strong technical acumen, and is passionate about mentoring and empowering engineering teams to achieve excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Architect and design scalable, robust, and maintainable software systems and services.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality code delivery and adherence to best practices.
• Collaborate closely with product management and other stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and project requirements.
• Drive technical decision-making and advocate for appropriate technologies and methodologies.
• Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and potential risks.

Requirements

• 8+ years of progressive experience in software engineering , with a proven track record of technical leadership.
• Extensive experience in designing and developing large-scale, distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, Go).
• Deep understanding of architectural patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, adapted for a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive-level bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement with maximum flexibility.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Significant budget for professional development and continuous learning.