Lead Telecommunications Software Developer

Placements24; Rustenburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid and provident fund

On-site parking

Professional growth opportunities

Competitive salary with incentives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Lead Telecommunications Software Developer in Rustenburg to guide a talented development team. The role combines hands-on coding with architecture leadership to deliver scalable telecom software solutions.

You will architect and implement distributed systems, oversee the full dev lifecycle, and collaborate with product and engineering teams to meet ambitious goals in a dynamic telecom environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or Go.
• Experience in designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of telecommunications protocols and systems (e.g., SIP, VoIP, SS7, LTE).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Architect, design, and develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions for telecommunications systems.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define software requirements and project roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify and implement improvements to development processes and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.
• Stay current with emerging software development trends and technologies relevant to the telecom sector.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Java

C++

Python

Go

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent telecommunications company in Rustenburg, North West , is actively seeking a Lead Telecommunications Software Developer to join their innovative technology team. This role is essential for driving the development of next-generation software solutions that power our telecommunication services. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of talented developers, architecting software solutions, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, robust, and scalable applications. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact within the rapidly evolving telecoms industry in South Africa . You will work on challenging projects that involve complex software systems, contributing directly to the company's technological advancement and market competitiveness. We are looking for a visionary leader who is passionate about technology and skilled in guiding a development team towards achieving ambitious goals. This position requires hands‑on coding experience combined with strong leadership and architectural skills, fostering a collaborative and high‑performance development culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software developers, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Architect, design, and develop high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions for telecommunications systems.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to define software requirements and project roadmaps.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization techniques.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Identify and implement improvements to development processes and tools.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex software defects and performance issues.
• Stay current with emerging software development trends and technologies relevant to the telecom sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, or Go.
• Experience in designing and developing distributed systems and microservices architectures.
• Knowledge of telecommunications protocols and systems (e.g., SIP, VoIP, SS7, LTE).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to mentor and guide junior developers.

Benefits

• Attractive salary package with performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• A dynamic and innovative work environment in Rustenburg .
• Exposure to cutting‑edge telecommunications technology.
• Generous annual leave and other company benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organization.
• On‑site parking and accessible location.