Remote Lead Software Engineer - FinTech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Home office stipend

Stock options

Health & retirement benefits

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Lead Software Engineer to guide a fintech engineering team in building scalable, secure financial software. You will architect solutions, mentor engineers, and partner with product management to deliver high-impact features from a home office.

This role requires 7+ years in software development with leadership experience and a strong background in microservices, cloud platforms, and modern languages.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development with leadership/architect role
• Proven track record delivering fintech/financial services systems
• Experience with microservices, cloud platforms, and modern languages

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and deployment of complex financial software
• Mentor engineers and drive technical excellence
• Define roadmaps with product management
• Implement CI/CD and DevOps practices
• Troubleshoot production issues in distributed systems

Skills

Java

Python

C#

Microservices

AWS

Azure

GCP

Leadership

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client seeks an innovative and experienced Remote Lead Software Engineer to spearhead development efforts within their cutting-edge FinTech division. In this fully remote position, you will guide a team of talented engineers in designing, building, and deploying scalable and resilient financial software solutions. You will champion best practices in software development, mentor team members, and collaborate with product management to deliver high-impact features. This is a unique opportunity to lead technical innovation in the banking and finance technology space from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex financial software applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Architect robust, scalable, and secure solutions, making key technical decisions.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and requirements.
• Implement and advocate for best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, and DevOps.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience (7+ years) in software development, with a significant portion in a lead or architect role.
• Proven track record of delivering complex, high-performance systems, ideally within the FinTech or financial services industry .
• Expertise in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and relevant frameworks.
• Strong understanding of microservices architecture, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and database technologies.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills suitable for a fully remote team environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and stock options package.
• Fully remote work arrangement with a generous home office stipend.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Significant opportunities for professional development and learning new technologies.
• Chance to shape the future of financial technology with a forward-thinking company.