Lead Software Engineer - On-Site, Scale & Mentor

Placements24; Kempton Park; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus and performance incentives

Medical aid & retirement fund

Career advancement opportunities

On-site team events & facilities

Relocation support for exceptional 1

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Lead Software Engineer in Gauteng to guide a talented team in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale software systems. The role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and hands-on technical excellence to deliver scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure secure, robust code. On-site in Tembisa/Gauteng with opportunities for growth and innovation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years in software development with at least 2 in a technical leadership or lead engineer role.
• Proven track record in designing and building large-scale, distributed systems.
• Proficiency in one or more object-oriented programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Go).
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, microservices, and cloud-native technologies (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle) and NoSQL databases.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools.
• Excellent problem-solving, strategic thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Experience in the Tembisa, Gauteng region is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Architect and design scalable, robust, and maintainable software solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Drive best practices in coding, testing, and deployment, ensuring code quality and system stability.
• Collaborate with product management and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
• Conduct in-depth technical reviews and provide guidance on architectural decisions.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring timely delivery of projects.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and development methodologies to enhance efficiency and innovation.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and provide expert guidance to the engineering team.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices throughout the development process.

Skills

Software leadership

Distributed systems design

Java / C# / Python / Go

Microservices & cloud-native

Kubernetes & Docker

SQL Server / Oracle / NoSQL

CI/CD

Problem solving & strategic thinking

Communication & collaboration

Advantageous: Tembisa/Gauteng regional

Education

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

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Job description

Placements24 seeks an accomplished Lead Software Engineer in Gauteng to guide a talented team in designing, developing, and deploying large-scale software systems. The role emphasizes leadership, architecture, and hands-on technical excellence to deliver scalable solutions.

You will mentor engineers, drive architectural decisions, and ensure secure, robust code. On-site in Tembisa/Gauteng with opportunities for growth and innovation.