Remote Senior Software Engineering Lead

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Annual performance bonus

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Senior Software Engineering Lead to guide a distributed team across South Africa. You will shape technical direction, mentor engineers, and drive delivery of robust, scalable software in a remote-first environment.

The role requires 8+ years in software development, with at least 3 years in leadership, and deep expertise in modern languages and cloud platforms. Strong communication and async collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's in CS/Eng or related field.
• 8+ years in software development with 3+ years in leadership/management.
• Experience leading remote engineering teams using Scrum or Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering technical excellence and collaboration.
• Provide architectural direction for complex software projects and ensure scalable, secure solutions.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality software applications.
• Champion agile practices and SDLC best practices across teams.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams on roadmaps.
• Ensure performance, scalability, and security of solutions.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold coding standards.
• Drive process improvements to boost productivity and quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to strategic technical planning and technology selection.

Skills

Remote leadership

Agile methodologies

Software architecture

Cloud platforms

CI/CD

DevOps practices

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a globally recognized leader in cloud-based enterprise solutions, is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Senior Software Engineering Lead. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. You will be responsible for leading a high-performing team of software engineers, driving the technical direction of key product initiatives, and ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and high-quality software solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software architecture, extensive experience in agile development methodologies, and exceptional leadership capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our client’s core platform and mentor a talented engineering team in a remote-first environment. We are looking for an innovative thinker who can foster collaboration and excellence across distributed teams. The role is specifically designed for remote work, prioritizing asynchronous communication and flexible working hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural direction for complex software development projects.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of high-quality software applications.
• Champion agile methodologies and best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineering teams to define project requirements and roadmaps.
• Ensure the scalability, performance, and security of the developed software solutions.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure adherence to coding standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance team productivity and software quality.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to strategic technical planning and technology selection.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional software development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Proven experience leading remote engineering teams using agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Deep expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, Go) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with a remote team.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineers.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package with potential for stock options.
• Annual performance bonus.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and public holidays.
• Home office setup stipend.
• Opportunities for professional development, conferences, and training.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.