Remote Lead Software Architect & Tech Visionary

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation with sign

Comprehensive health insurance

Stock options or equity grants

Budget for professional development

Autonomous remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead engineering initiatives in a fully remote role. You will guide a distributed team, architect robust systems, and influence technical direction while upholding high standards for quality, performance, and scalability.

You will mentor engineers, oversee the entire SDLC, and collaborate with product teams to define roadmaps. Strong leadership and cloud/architecture expertise are essential for success in a dynamic,

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive software engineering experience with leadership track.
• Deep experience with distributed systems, microservices, and scalable architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems and applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering technical growth.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle from conception to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure best practices in coding, testing, and deployment are followed.
• Collaborate with product management to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Drive technical innovation and introduce new technologies and methodologies.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to resolve complex challenges.

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to spearhead engineering initiatives in a fully remote role. You will guide a distributed team, architect robust systems, and influence technical direction while upholding high standards for quality, performance, and scalability.

You will mentor engineers, oversee the entire SDLC, and collaborate with product teams to define roadmaps. Strong leadership and cloud/architecture expertise are essential for success in a dynamic,