Lead Software Engineer - Energy Management Systems

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,959,000 - 2,938,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options/equity

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of Energy Management Systems (EMS). This fully remote role offers responsibility for architecture, mentoring a distributed team, and delivering scalable, secure software for commercial and industrial energy optimization.

You will drive design, testing, CI/CD, and deployment strategies while collaborating with product, design, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into robust solutions.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience.
• At least 3 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in CS, Software Engineering, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of scalable, high-performance Energy Management Systems using modern software engineering practices.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the implementation of robust testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes for all software releases.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into elegant software solutions.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and maintainability of the software platform, addressing technical debt proactively.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for the EMS product, identifying new features and technological advancements in the energy technology space.

Skills

Team leadership

Backend development

Architectural design

Cloud platforms

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Python

Java

C#

SQL/NoSQL

AWS

Azure

GCP

IoT platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an exceptional Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of innovative Energy Management Systems (EMS) . This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere while making a significant impact on the future of energy efficiency and sustainability. You will lead a talented team of engineers in designing, building, and deploying robust software solutions that optimize energy consumption for commercial and industrial clients. This role requires strong technical leadership, a passion for clean technology, and the ability to mentor and guide a distributed engineering team effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the architectural design and development of scalable, high-performance Energy Management Systems using modern software engineering practices.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the implementation of robust testing strategies, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes for all software releases.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into elegant software solutions.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and maintainability of the software platform, addressing technical debt proactively.
• Contribute to the strategic roadmap for the EMS product, identifying new features and technological advancements in the energy technology space.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Extensive experience in backend development (e.g., Python, Java, C#) and modern database technologies (SQL/NoSQL).
• Proven experience designing and building distributed systems and cloud-native applications (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of energy management principles , IoT platforms, and data analytics is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team leadership skills, essential for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant stock options/equity.
• Truly remote work opportunity, with flexibility in working hours.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous budget for professional development, including conferences and online courses.
• The chance to work on cutting-edge technology shaping the future of sustainable energy.