Remote Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Health insurance

Remote work stipend

Unlimited paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) to drive development for a cutting-edge fintech platform. You will design, build, and deploy scalable applications while mentoring a growing engineering team and shaping technical direction.

This fully remote role requires strong full-stack expertise, cloud experience, and a passion for robust, user-centric software. You’ll collaborate with product, design, and other engineers to deliver high-quality solutions and maintain best

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
• Proven full-stack expertise across frontend and backend technologies.
• Experience with backend languages/frameworks (Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong RESTful APIs, microservices, and modern design pattern knowledge.
• Experience with agile development and Git version control.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaborative skills.
• Ability to mentor junior engineers in a remote team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack web applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
• Architect and implement scalable backend systems using Node.js, Python/Django, or Ruby on Rails.
• Develop responsive front-end interfaces using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements and solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and database efficiency.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Champion best practices in software development, including testing, documentation, and code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.
• Contribute to strategic technical roadmap planning and technology selection.

Skills

Full-stack development

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Remote collaboration

Mentoring

Agile

Architectural thinking

Code reviews

Technical strategy

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Node.js

Python/Django

Ruby on Rails

React

SQL/NoSQL databases

AWS/Azure/GCP

RESTful APIs

Microservices

Git

CI/CD tooling

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing tech startup revolutionizing the fintech space, is seeking an experienced and innovative Remote Lead Software Engineer (Full Stack) to spearhead development efforts. This fully remote role offers the opportunity to shape the technical direction of critical products, mentor a talented engineering team, and contribute to a culture of technical excellence. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and deploying scalable, high-performance applications across the full stack. The ideal candidate possesses a strong architectural mindset, deep expertise in modern web technologies, and a passion for building robust, user-centric software. This is a chance to make a significant impact on a cutting-edge platform from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, testing, and deployment of full-stack web applications.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, providing technical leadership and code reviews.
• Architect and implement scalable, reliable, and secure backend systems using (mention specific backend technologies like Node.js, Python/Django, Ruby on Rails).
• Develop responsive and intuitive front-end interfaces using modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define technical requirements and solutions.
• Optimize application performance, scalability, and database efficiency.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code.
• Champion best practices in software development, including testing, documentation, and code quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across the stack.
• Contribute to strategic technical roadmap planning and technology selection.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior engineering role.
• Proven expertise in full-stack development, with strong proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Extensive experience with (mention specific backend language/framework), database technologies (e.g., SQL, NoSQL), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Solid understanding of RESTful APIs, microservices architecture, and modern software design patterns.
• Experience with agile development methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team environment.
• Strong desire to mentor junior engineers and foster a positive team culture.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive salary
• significant stock options
• comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• unlimited paid time off
• a remote work stipend