Lead Software Engineer (Microservices/Cloud)

Placements24; Upington; Híbrido; ZAR 2.305.000 - 3.293.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development budget

Cutting-edge collaboration tools

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer to join a remote-first engineering team. You will lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable microservices, architect cloud-native solutions on AWS/Azure/GCP, and mentor a team of engineers to drive technical excellence.

The role requires 8+ years in software engineering, strong backend and distributed systems background, and deep cloud expertise.

Formación

• Requires Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience with backend and distributed systems.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and mentoring developers.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in backend languages (Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of Docker and Kubernetes.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable microservices.
• Architect cloud-native solutions using AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Mentor and guide a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns.
• Oversee deployment and management of services using CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies.
• Collaborate with product management to define technical roadmaps and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues; conduct code reviews and provide feedback.
• Drive innovation by adopting new technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure security, reliability, and performance of all developed services.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

Educación

Master's or Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized innovator in the e-commerce space, is seeking a highly experienced Lead Software Engineer to join their remote-first engineering team. This leadership position is instrumental in driving the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-performance microservices architecture, primarily on cloud platforms. You will guide a team of talented engineers, mentor junior developers, and contribute significantly to technical strategy and architectural decisions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in building distributed systems, extensive cloud experience, and a passion for driving technical excellence. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a rapidly growing platform from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of robust, scalable microservices.
• Architect cloud-native solutions utilizing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns.
• Oversee the deployment and management of services using CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and requirements.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Drive innovation by exploring and implementing new technologies and methodologies.
• Ensure the security, reliability, and performance of all developed services.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a significant focus on backend and distributed systems.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and mentoring developers.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing microservices architectures.
• Deep expertise in at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, Node.js).
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies.
• Excellent understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and architectural design skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, crucial for remote collaboration.

Benefits

• This fully remote position offers a highly competitive salary, a significant bonus structure, and comprehensive benefits, including top-tier health insurance and a robust retirement plan.
• We provide a generous budget for professional development, including conferences, training, and certifications.
• Our remote-first culture emphasizes flexibility, autonomy, and work-life balance, supported by cutting-edge collaboration tools and regular virtual team events.
• Join a globally distributed team of passionate engineers and contribute to building world-class e-commerce solutions from the comfort of your home.