Remote Software Development Lead

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible work environment

Continuous learning

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Remote Software Development Lead to guide distributed engineering teams and set the technical direction for cutting-edge software solutions. This fully remote role emphasizes leadership, architectural excellence, and collaboration with product, design, and other engineering teams.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software development with at least 3 years in technical leadership, strong cloud and modern programming language expertise, and a track record of

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience, incl. 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience leading remote engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in Python, Java, C#, or JavaScript plus cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Deep understanding of microservices and distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Mentoring and developing engineering talent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor remote engineers across time zones.
• Define the technical roadmap, architecture decisions, and best practices.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from planning to maintenance.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define features.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable software solutions.
• Promote continuous improvement and remote collaboration culture.
• Implement agile practices to optimize team efficiency.
• Conduct code reviews and guide coding standards.
• Tackle complex technical issues and contribute to hiring.

Skills

Leadership

Remote teams

Cloud platforms

Architecture patterns

Agile / SDLC

Programming languages

SQL/NoSQL

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a rapidly growing tech innovator, is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Software Development Lead to spearhead their engineering efforts. This fully remote position offers the unique opportunity to build and manage high-performing, distributed software development teams from anywhere. The Lead will be responsible for guiding the technical direction, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring the successful delivery of cutting-edge software solutions. You will work closely with product management, design, and other engineering teams to translate complex requirements into robust, scalable applications. If you are a seasoned technologist with strong leadership acumen and a passion for remote-first collaboration, this role is for you. We value agility and technical excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of remote software engineers across different time zones.
• Define and drive the technical roadmap, architectural decisions, and development best practices.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to deployment and maintenance.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define product features and requirements.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and performant software solutions.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the engineering team.
• Implement and refine agile development methodologies to optimize team efficiency and productivity.
• Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Contribute to hiring and onboarding of new remote engineering talent.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to inform technical strategy.
• Foster strong communication and collaboration within the distributed team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership or management role.
• Proven experience leading and managing remote engineering teams.
• Strong expertise in modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, microservices, and distributed systems.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with a strong emphasis on remote collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Experience with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• A passion for building high-quality software and driving technical excellence in a remote setting.

Benefits

• This is a fully remote, full-time position offering a highly competitive annual salary of R , commensurate with your extensive experience and leadership capabilities.
• Our client provides a flexible work environment, allowing you to work from anywhere.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth in the rapidly evolving tech landscape are abundant.
• Join a dynamic and forward-thinking company that embraces remote work and values the contributions of its talented engineering team.
• This role offers the chance to make a substantial impact on the company's success and technological advancement without geographical constraints.