Remote Lead Software Architect & Mentor (SaaS)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Híbrido; ZAR 1.800.000 - 2.400.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Bonus potential

Health insurance

Retirement match

Remote-friendly

Unlimited PTO

Training & conferences

Cutting-edge tech

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 seeks a Lead Software Engineer to guide architecture, design, and development of scalable software in a remote team setting. You will mentor engineers, champion best practices, and contribute to major product enhancements from your home office.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of professional software development, leadership experience, and strong cloud/microservices expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP. Remote-first culture with flexibility and growth opportunities.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership or lead role.
• Strong proficiency in Java, Python, Go, or C#.
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Deep understanding of software design patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and automated testing.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Experience with agile development methodologies.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide engineering teams.

Responsabilidades

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality software solutions.
• Architect scalable, maintainable, and robust software systems.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level software engineers, fostering their technical growth and code quality.
• Collaborate with product managers and cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and deliver features.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to quality standards.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex software issues, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and technologies.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying them where appropriate.
• Promote a culture of technical excellence and innovation within the engineering team.

Conocimientos

Java

Python

Go

C#

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

CI/CD

Docker

Kubernetes

Unit testing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Master's degree (a plus)

Herramientas

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Descripción del empleo

Placements24 seeks a Lead Software Engineer to guide architecture, design, and development of scalable software in a remote team setting. You will mentor engineers, champion best practices, and contribute to major product enhancements from your home office.

Ideal candidates will have 7+ years of professional software development, leadership experience, and strong cloud/microservices expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP. Remote-first culture with flexibility and growth opportunities.