Remote Lead Software Engineer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 2,241,000 - 3,361,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Health insurance

Flexible remote

Development budget

Global team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to spearhead development initiatives and guide technical design. You will mentor engineers, shape architectural decisions, and ensure high-quality, scalable software in a fully remote, globally distributed environment.

Responsibilities include steering the technical roadmap, collaborating with product managers, and driving best practices across delivery teams. A strong cloud, DevOps, and agile background is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Eng or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of software development experience with leadership background.
• Strong multi-language programming knowledge and modern architecture patterns.
• Excellent understanding of agile methodologies and best practices.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) and DevOps principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, promoting collaboration and improvement.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable software.
• Make critical architectural decisions aligned with strategy and goals.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold high code quality standards.
• Collaborate with product managers to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Troubleshoot complex issues to ensure production stability.

Skills

Team leadership

Software architecture

Agile methodologies

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their development initiatives. This position is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. You will lead a team of talented engineers, guiding technical design, fostering best practices, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. This is a critical leadership role responsible for driving innovation, mentoring team members, and maintaining a high standard of technical excellence within a collaborative, distributed work environment. You will play a key part in shaping the technical roadmap and influencing architectural decisions for key products.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable and robust software applications.
• Make critical architectural decisions, ensuring alignment with technical strategy and business goals.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members, upholding high standards of code quality.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and roadmaps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, ensuring the stability and performance of production systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in software development, with a proven track record of leading engineering teams.
• Strong proficiency in multiple programming languages and experience with modern software architecture patterns.
• Excellent understanding of agile methodologies and best practices in software development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps principles.
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills, especially in a remote work setting.

Benefits

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