Remote Lead Software Architect

Placements24; Sandton; A distancia; ZAR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Executive-level compensation

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Stock options or equity

Professional development budget

Retirement planning support

Home office stipend

Virtual leadership forums

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Architect for a remote role. You will guide architectural decisions, set standards, and mentor distributed engineering teams to deliver scalable, secure software platforms.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development, 5+ years in architecture, and deep expertise across microservices, event-driven design, and cloud platforms. Fully remote with executive health and equity benefits.

Formación

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years in software development with at least 5 years in architect roles.
• Proven track record designing large-scale distributed systems.
• Experience with microservices and event-driven architectures.
• Proficiency in Java, C#, Python, or Node.js.
• Strong cloud knowledge (AWS/Azure/GCP) and containerization.

Responsabilidades

• Define and drive the overall software architecture strategy for key products.
• Design scalable, high-performance, secure systems.
• Set technical standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with PMs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to teams.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure design alignment.
• Evaluate technologies, mitigate risks, and guide adoption.
• Foster innovation and continuous improvement in engineering.

Conocimientos

Software architecture

Distributed systems

Leadership

Mentoring

Architectural patterns

Educación

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

Herramientas

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a pioneering technology firm at the forefront of digital transformation, is seeking an exceptional Lead Software Architect for a fully remote position. This role is designed for a visionary leader with a proven track record in designing and overseeing the implementation of complex, scalable, and resilient software systems. You will guide architectural decisions, establish technical standards, and mentor engineering teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative solutions. This is a remote-first opportunity, emphasizing asynchronous collaboration and a distributed team structure, allowing you to contribute impactful work from anywhere. The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise across various technologies, a strategic mindset, and a passion for driving architectural excellence. Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company that values innovation and empowers its remote workforce to achieve outstanding results.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the overall software architecture strategy for key products and platforms.
• Design scalable, high-performance, and secure software systems and components.
• Establish technical standards, patterns, and best practices for software development.
• Collaborate with product management and engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to development teams throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Conduct architectural reviews and ensure adherence to design principles.
• Evaluate and select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges.
• Mentor and coach software engineers and architects.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption where appropriate.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the engineering organization.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 5 years in a software architect role.
• Proven experience designing complex, large-scale distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of various architectural styles (e.g., microservices, event-driven architecture).
• Expertise in multiple programming languages and technology stacks (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Node.js).
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD practices.
• Excellent understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and leadership abilities.
• Experience working effectively in a fully remote, distributed team environment.
• Prior experience in **Sandton**, Gauteng is not required but considered a plus.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and significant bonus potential.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering maximum flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive executive health insurance and wellness benefits.
• Generous stock options or equity grants.
• Substantial professional development budget for conferences, training, and certifications.
• Advanced retirement planning support.
• Opportunity to shape the technical future of an innovative company.
• A culture that fosters autonomy, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Home office stipend and technology allowance.
• Regular virtual leadership forums and team-building events.