Remote Lead Software Engineer - Energy Management Systems

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Bonus potential

Remote work

Home office stipend

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Lead Software Engineer to build and lead a remote team focused on developing advanced Energy Management Systems (EMS). You will architect scalable software, guide development, and foster a high-performance remote engineering culture, shaping intelligent energy solutions from the ground up.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years of software experience with at least 3 years in leadership, strong backend skills, and cloud expertise across AWS/Azure/GCP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or management role.
• Proven experience in designing and developing complex, distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in backend development languages (Python, Java, C++) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with energy management concepts or IoT platforms is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and remote team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable Energy Management Systems.
• Architect software solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Mentor and manage a distributed team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering collaboration.
• Define and implement best practices for software development, testing, and deployment in a remote setting.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Drive technical innovation and identify opportunities for leveraging new technologies within the energy sector.

Skills

Distributed systems design

Technical leadership

Remote team management

Backend development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

Python

Java

C++

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Lead Software Engineer to build and lead a new remote team focused on developing advanced Energy Management Systems (EMS) . This critical role involves architecting scalable software solutions, guiding the development process, and fostering a high-performance remote engineering culture. You will play a key role in shaping the future of intelligent energy solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to optimize energy consumption and distribution. This is a unique opportunity for a senior engineer to establish and lead a world-class remote development effort from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable Energy Management Systems .
• Architect software solutions, ensuring high availability, performance, and security.
• Mentor and manage a distributed team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and fostering collaboration.
• Define and implement best practices for software development, testing, and deployment in a remote setting.
• Collaborate with product management and other stakeholders to translate requirements into technical roadmaps.
• Drive technical innovation and identify opportunities for leveraging new technologies within the energy sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in a lead or management role.
• Proven experience in designing and developing complex, distributed systems.
• Strong proficiency in backend development languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with energy management concepts or IoT platforms is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and remote team management skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and significant stock options/bonus potential.
• Fully remote work environment with generous home office stipend.
• Comprehensive global health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to shape innovative solutions in the energy technology space.