Remote Lead Software Engineer - Fintech Platform

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 2,488,000 - 3,815,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and equity

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Software Engineer to drive the development of a core FinTech platform in a remote-first setting. The role combines technical leadership with system design, architecture, and hands-on development across scalable backend services.

You will mentor engineers, shape the technical roadmap, and promote best practices in CI/CD, testing, and reliability while delivering secure financial services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development with at least 2 years in lead/architectural role.
• Expertise in backend languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#) and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable backend systems.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers toward technical excellence.
• Architect and implement microservices and RESTful APIs for high availability.
• Collaborate with product, design, and stakeholders to deliver features.
• Advance CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews; resolve production issues.
• Evaluate new technologies and contribute to architectural roadmap.
• Ensure security and regulatory compliance within the platform.

Skills

Leadership

Distributed systems

Backend development

Cloud platforms

RESTful APIs

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing FinTech innovator, is looking for an exceptional Lead Software Engineer to spearhead the development of their core financial platform. This is a fully remote position, offering the opportunity to work from anywhere while contributing to a groundbreaking product in the financial technology space. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical expertise, leadership acumen, and a passion for building scalable, high-performance software solutions. You will be responsible for guiding a team of talented engineers, architecting robust systems, and driving best practices in software development. Our client emphasizes a remote-first culture, fostering collaboration, innovation, and autonomy among its distributed workforce. This role is crucial for shaping the future of our client's technology infrastructure, ensuring the delivery of secure, reliable, and efficient financial services. If you are a visionary engineer eager to make a significant impact in the FinTech industry from the comfort of your home office, this is the opportunity for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable and robust backend systems for the financial platform.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
• Architect and implement complex microservices and APIs, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define and deliver new features.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software development, including CI/CD, automated testing, and code reviews.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, ensuring system stability and reliability.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies to enhance the platform's capabilities.
• Contribute to technical roadmap planning and architectural decisions.
• Ensure adherence to security best practices and regulatory compliance within the platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 8+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or architectural role.
• Expertise in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go, C#).
• Strong experience in designing and building distributed systems, microservices, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Deep understanding of database technologies (SQL and NoSQL) and data modeling.
• Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with financial services or FinTech is highly advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to manage projects and teams effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and equity options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous remote work stipend and home office setup.
• Unlimited paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Significant opportunities for career growth and leadership.
• Direct impact on a leading FinTech product.
• Collaborative and innovative remote work culture.