Remote Lead Software Engineer - Telecom & Microservices

Placements24

Randburg

Hybrid

ZAR 1,446,000 - 2,410,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work environment
Flexible hours
Career growth opportunities
Access to cutting-edge technologies
Generous leave

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Lead Software Developer specializing in telecommunications to spearhead software engineering initiatives. You will guide a team of developers in designing, building, and deploying scalable telecom solutions, define technical direction, ensure code quality, and mentor engineers in a distributed, agile environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering, 8+ years in software, with 3+ in lead roles, experience in VoIP/IMS, and

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 8+ years in software development with 3+ years in lead/senior role.
  • Experience building software for telecom (VoIP/IMS) and signaling protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a software development team in design, implementation and testing of telecom applications.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and code reviews.
  • Architect scalable, robust software solutions and oversee production deployments.
  • Collaborate with product managers to define requirements and roadmaps.
  • Champion agile practices and continuously improve processes.

Skills

Leadership
Telecom software
Distributed systems
Cloud technologies
Java
Python
C++

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an accomplished Remote Lead Software Developer specializing in telecommunications to spearhead software engineering initiatives. You will guide a team of developers in designing, building, and deploying scalable telecom solutions, define technical direction, ensure code quality, and mentor engineers in a distributed, agile environment.

The role requires a Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering, 8+ years in software, with 3+ in lead roles, experience in VoIP/IMS, and

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