Remote Lead Software Engineer

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Remote work

Health insurance

Development budget

Job summary

Placements24 in Cape Town, South Africa, seeks a Lead Software Engineer to spearhead architectural decisions and drive excellence. This fully remote role demands strong leadership of a distributed team and hands-on delivery of scalable software across the stack.

You will mentor engineers, define standards, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business needs into robust technical roadmaps. Remote work flexibility and growth are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience with a track record of leading complex projects.
• Deep expertise in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and associated frameworks.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to manage a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-quality software solutions across the entire technology stack.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering their professional growth.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns to ensure maintainability and robustness.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and translate business requirements into actionable development plans.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, drive architectural discussions, and ensure the technical integrity of the product.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve the development process.

Skills

Distributed systems

Microservices

Cloud-native

Leadership

CI/CD

Remote team management

Education

Master's or Bachelor's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their innovative development projects, operating entirely remotely. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical vision and mentor a talented team of engineers from the comfort of your own home office. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing complex software solutions, driving best practices, and fostering a culture of technical excellence. This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer who excels in a distributed team environment and is passionate about creating impactful, scalable software with significant autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-quality software solutions across the entire technology stack.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering their professional growth.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns to ensure maintainability and robustness.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and translate business requirements into actionable development plans.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, drive architectural discussions, and ensure the technical integrity of the product.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve the development process.

Requirements

• Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in software development, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
• Deep expertise in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and associated frameworks.
• Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a remote team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
• Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
• Opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented, distributed team.