Remote Lead Software Engineer (FinTech)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Remote work allowance

Health benefits

Professional development budget

Virtual team-building events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer to guide the development of cutting-edge FinTech solutions. This remote-first role focuses on scalable microservices, mentorship, and architectural leadership across the South Africa region.

You will drive best practices, collaborate with product teams, and champion security and reliability in a distributed environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional software development experience, with lead/senior responsibilities.
• Proven experience designing scalable distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong cloud and containerization skills (AWS/Azure/GCP, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Able to thrive in a remote-first, South Africa-based setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of scalable software for core financial platform.
• Architect and implement microservices with high availability.
• Mentor and guide engineers to foster technical excellence.
• Collaborate with product managers and designers on roadmaps and deliverables.
• Conduct code reviews and establish coding standards.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.

Skills

Python

Java

Go

React

Django

Spring Boot

CI/CD

TDD/BDD

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Kafka

RabbitMQ

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing FinTech startup, is seeking an experienced and innovative Lead Software Engineer to join their fully remote engineering team. This is a critical leadership role responsible for guiding the development of cutting-edge financial technology solutions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in full-stack development, a deep understanding of scalable architectures, and the ability to mentor junior engineers. As a remote-first organization, we foster a collaborative and flexible work environment, empowering our team members to excel from anywhere in South Africa .

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of robust and scalable software solutions for our core financial platform.
• Architect and implement microservices-based systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and deliverables.
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure adherence to best practices in software development.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in production environments.
• Drive innovation by researching and evaluating new technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Contribute to the development of CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure automation.
• Champion security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Participate in architectural discussions and decision-making processes for new features and systems.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development, with a significant portion in lead or senior engineering roles.
• Expertise in multiple programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Go) and frameworks (e.g., Django, Spring Boot, React).
• Proven experience designing and building scalable, distributed systems and microservices.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with database technologies (SQL and NoSQL), message queues (Kafka, RabbitMQ), and caching mechanisms.
• Familiarity with FinTech concepts and blockchain technology is a strong plus.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a remote, agile development environment.
• Experience with TDD, BDD, and CI/CD practices.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary, stock options, and a generous remote work allowance.
• Enjoy complete flexibility in your work location within South Africa .
• We provide comprehensive health benefits, a budget for professional development, and regular virtual team-building events.
• This fully remote position allows for exceptional work-life balance.
• Join a forward-thinking company at the forefront of FinTech innovation, where your technical leadership will directly impact the company's trajectory and success.
• We believe in empowering our engineers and providing them with the resources and autonomy to do their best work.