Remote Senior Software Engineering Lead

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 2,141,000 - 2,964,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a remote Senior Software Engineering Manager to guide one of its core product teams. You will lead a high-performance, distributed group of engineers, shaping architecture, delivery, and technical strategy from anywhere in the world.

Responsibilities include driving SDLC, enforcing quality, and collaborating with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver scalable software solutions. Excellent leadership and remote-working skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 8–10 years in software development, with 4–5 years in a management or team lead role.
• Proven experience in leading and scaling software engineering teams, preferably in a remote or distributed setting.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
• Strong proficiency in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, Go) and experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively manage remote teams.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound technical decisions and guide engineering strategy.
• Experience with performance tuning and scaling of large-scale distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture in a remote environment.
• Drive the architectural design, development, and implementation of complex software systems and features.
• Define and enforce high standards for code quality, testing, and performance across the engineering team.
• Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Manage the software development lifecycle (SDLC) for your team, ensuring timely delivery of projects and features.
• Champion best practices in software engineering, Agile methodologies, and DevOps principles.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide regular feedback, and support the career development of team members.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring the robustness and scalability of the platform.
• Participate in strategic planning and contribute to the technology roadmap of the organization.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues as they arise.

Skills

Team leadership

Software architecture

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipelines

Distributed teams

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in CS/Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 seeks a remote Senior Software Engineering Manager to guide one of its core product teams. You will lead a high-performance, distributed group of engineers, shaping architecture, delivery, and technical strategy from anywhere in the world.

Responsibilities include driving SDLC, enforcing quality, and collaborating with product, design, and other engineering teams to deliver scalable software solutions. Excellent leadership and remote-working skills are essential.