Remote Software Development Lead

Placements24; East London; Ibrido; ZAR 1.985.000 - 2.646.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Executive stock options

Fully remote

Health insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Software Development Lead to guide distributed product teams. You will mentor engineers, oversee design, development, and delivery of scalable software, and drive architectural decisions in a remote-first environment.

The ideal candidate has strong full-stack skills (Python/Java/JavaScript), cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and a proven track record in agile leadership. This is a senior, remote leadership role offering stock options and growth opportunities.

Competenze

• Proven experience leading software engineering teams.
• Strong full-stack development background with modern languages.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.

Mansioni

• Lead and mentor a software engineering team for growth and performance.
• Oversee end-to-end SDLC from design to deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers to define roadmaps and requirements.
• Ensure coding standards, testing, and DevOps best practices.
• Drive architectural decisions and code quality reviews.
• Improve agile processes to boost team productivity.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Full-stack development

Python

Java

JavaScript

React

Node.js

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

CI/CD

Agile methodologies

Remote team leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Strumenti

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD tools

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Remote Software Development Lead to guide their product engineering teams. In this fully remote leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will mentor and manage a team of talented developers, foster a collaborative and innovative culture, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope. This is a critical position for an individual passionate about building scalable software, leading distributed teams, and driving technological advancement from anywhere in the world, working for a company committed to remote-first success and impactful innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering their professional growth and high performance.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from concept and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and roadmaps.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in coding, testing, and DevOps methodologies.
• Drive technical decision-making, architectural design, and code quality reviews.
• Implement and improve agile development processes to enhance team efficiency and productivity.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a Software Development Lead or management role, leading engineering teams.
• Strong background in full-stack development with expertise in modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, React, Node.js).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines .
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, vital for remote team management.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive stock options.
• Fully remote work environment with complete location independence.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
• Generous budget for professional development, conferences, and equipment.
• Significant opportunities for leadership and impact in a fast-growing tech company.