Remote Director of Engineering — Software Solutions

Placements24

Pretoria

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Director of Engineering for a rapidly growing tech firm. This fully remote role leads distributed development teams and shapes the technology roadmap, driving innovation and engineering excellence across all product areas.

You will mentor staff, define SDLC best practices, manage budgets, and collaborate with product, design, and operations to deliver scalable software. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software, 5+ in leadership, and deep cloud/architecture

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in a senior engineering leadership role (e.g., Engineering Manager, Director).
Proven experience managing multiple engineering teams and complex software projects.
Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern development methodologies (Agile, DevOps).
Proficiency in multiple programming languages and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated experience in building and scaling high-performing remote engineering teams.
Experience managing distributed teams and fostering a collaborative remote work environment is essential.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all software engineering teams, including front-end, back-end, mobile, and QA, fostering a culture of innovation and high performance.
Define and execute the company's technical strategy and roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives and market demands.
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle (SDLC), from requirements gathering and architectural design to development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
Implement and enforce best practices in software engineering, including Agile methodologies, code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD pipelines.
Mentor and develop engineering talent, providing guidance, career pathing, and performance feedback to team members.
Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other stakeholders to define product requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Manage the engineering budget, allocate resources effectively, and ensure timely delivery of projects within scope and budget.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, driving continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering department.