Remote Senior Software Engineer — Lead Scalable Systems

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-first

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous PTO

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer to join a global development team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable software while mentoring junior engineers in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities include leading architectural decisions, collaborating with product managers and designers, and upholding coding standards. The role offers strong growth, competitive compensation, and international teamwork opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of professional software development experience with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Expertise in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C++, JavaScript) and associated frameworks.
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, distributed systems, and software architecture patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication, and collaboration abilities in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software systems and applications.
• Lead the technical design and architecture for new features and services, ensuring scalability and reliability.
• Mentor and guide junior software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and collaboration.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to define product requirements and technical specifications.
• Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code, adhering to best practices and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to continuous improvement of development processes.

Skills

Java

Python

C++

JavaScript

Distributed systems

Software architecture

Problem solving

Communication

Education

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

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineer to join a global development team. You will design, develop, and deploy scalable software while mentoring junior engineers in a remote-first environment.

Responsibilities include leading architectural decisions, collaborating with product managers and designers, and upholding coding standards. The role offers strong growth, competitive compensation, and international teamwork opportunities.