Remote Lead Software Engineer — Architect, Mentor & Equity

Placements24

Polokwane

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive level bonus potential

Premium health insurance

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Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive remote engineering initiatives, mentor a team, and shape technical strategy. You will architect scalable systems and guide delivery of high-quality software across the organization.

The role emphasizes strong communication in a fully remote setting, with a focus on architectural leadership, cloud platforms, and modern languages. The ideal candidate brings 8+ years of experience and a track record of delivering complex distributed systems.

Qualifications

8+ years of progressive software engineering experience.
Experience leading sizable engineering teams.
Proven track record delivering scalable distributed systems.
Strong remote collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Architect and design scalable, robust, and maintainable software systems and services.
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality code delivery and adherence to best practices.
Collaborate closely with product management and other stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and project requirements.
Drive technical decision-making and advocate for appropriate technologies and methodologies.
Identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and potential risks.