Lead Software Engineer: Mentor & Architect Scalable Systems

Network Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a talented Senior Software Engineer to lead software development projects. The ideal candidate will mentor junior developers, ensure the delivery of high-quality software, and engage in continuous improvement. Key skills include proficiency in C#, SQL, and experience with modern frameworks like Xamarin and Blazor. A Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in software engineering are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role, with a proven track record of successful projects.
• Strong technical skills and understanding of software development methodologies (Agile/Scrum).
• Leadership experience with the ability to motivate and manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead software project design, development, and implementation.
• Write clean, efficient, and well‑documented code; perform unit testing and support integration/system testing.
• Mentor junior developers and promote best practices.

Skills

C#

Maui/Xamarin

SQL

Blazor

JavaScript

jQuery

CSS

AJAX

JSON

Figma

Docker

Flutter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field

Tools

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

A prominent recruitment agency in South Africa seeks a talented Senior Software Engineer to lead software development projects. The ideal candidate will mentor junior developers, ensure the delivery of high-quality software, and engage in continuous improvement. Key skills include proficiency in C#, SQL, and experience with modern frameworks like Xamarin and Blazor. A Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of experience in software engineering are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation.