Lead Software Engineer - FinTech Solutions

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Stock options

Pension fund

Professional development

Hybrid work

Team culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead development of FinTech solutions, combining on-site collaboration in Sandton with remote flexibility.

You will lead a team of engineers, define architecture, drive CI/CD, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, scalable, secure software while staying current with industry trends.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience with at least 2 years in a lead or senior technical role.
• Experience in FinTech or financial systems development.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of scalable FinTech software solutions.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, promoting technical excellence.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define requirements and specifications.
• Make architectural decisions and ensure feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented code and maintainability.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Troubleshoot and upgrade existing systems while staying current with tech trends.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

C++

Education

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

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing FinTech innovator based in Sandton, Gauteng, ZA , is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge financial technology solutions. This critical role involves leading a team of talented engineers, driving architectural decisions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and secure software. You will play a key part in shaping the future of our product offerings, working with modern technologies in a dynamic environment. This position offers a hybrid work model, combining collaborative on-site work in Sandton with remote flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable software solutions within the FinTech domain.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering technical excellence and professional growth.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development methodologies.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and technical specifications.
• Make key architectural decisions and ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and maintainable code.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated testing and deployment.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software systems.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends in software engineering and FinTech.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior technical role.
• Proven experience in the FinTech industry or with financial systems development.
• Strong expertise in one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, Go, or C++.
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, microservices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL) and message queuing systems.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead and inspire a technical team effectively.
• Experience working within a hybrid work model in the Sandton, Gauteng, ZA area is preferred.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package.
• You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful projects in the fast-paced FinTech sector, based in Sandton .
• Benefits include private healthcare, a generous pension fund, stock options, professional development opportunities, and a vibrant company culture.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance.
• Join a team of passionate innovators driving financial technology forward.