Lead Software Engineer - FinTech

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity options

Performance bonus

Health/dental/vision insurance

Flexible remote policy

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer with FinTech specialization for a fully remote engineering team. You will lead a team of engineers, mentor juniors, and champion best practices while delivering scalable backend systems and APIs for financial products.

Bring 8+ years in software development, leadership experience, and strong knowledge of distributed systems, cloud platforms, and containerization.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with FinTech focus.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of distributed systems and cloud platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable backend systems and APIs for FinTech apps.
• Mentor engineers and promote technical excellence.
• Architect microservices-based solutions.
• Define technical roadmaps with product managers and translate requirements into actionable development plans.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and security through reviews.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and drive innovation within the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Remote collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Python

C++

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an accomplished Lead Software Engineer with a specialization in FinTech to join their pioneering, fully remote engineering team. This role is central to designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance software solutions that drive our innovative financial products. You will lead a team of talented engineers, mentor junior developers, and champion best practices in software development. This is an exceptional opportunity for a seasoned engineer to shape the future of our technology stack from anywhere in the country, working in a collaborative, agile, and results-oriented remote environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust backend systems and APIs for FinTech applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Architect scalable and resilient microservices-based solutions.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and translate requirements into actionable development plans.
• Ensure code quality, performance, and security through rigorous testing and code reviews.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, driving innovation within the team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with a significant focus on FinTech or financial services.
• Proven experience in leading engineering teams and managing complex software projects.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, or Go, and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and remote collaboration skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary with equity options and performance bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible remote work policies.
• Budget for professional development, conferences, and training.
• A forward-thinking company culture that embraces innovation and employee growth.