Remote Software Development Lead

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Fully remote work arrangement

Salary and bonus structure

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Budget for professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a visionary Remote Software Development Lead to guide an engineering team in building innovative software solutions. This fully remote leadership role shapes technical direction, mentors engineers, and ensures delivery of high-quality products.

The ideal candidate has extensive leadership experience, strong language skills (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript), and deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Software Engineer with leadership, including remote team management.
• Proficiency in modern languages (Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, data structures, and algorithms.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Drive technical design and architecture for new features, ensuring scalability and maintainability.
• Oversee the full SDLC from planning to deployment and delivery.
• Collaborate with product managers to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Implement agile practices, code reviews, and automated testing.

Skills

Leadership

Remote leadership

Mentoring

Python

Java

C#

JavaScript

Cloud platforms

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

Architecture patterns

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a visionary and highly skilled Remote Software Development Lead to guide their engineering team in building innovative software solutions. This fully remote leadership role is pivotal in shaping the technical direction, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products. You will be responsible for fostering a collaborative and productive development environment, driving best practices, and contributing to architectural decisions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned developer with proven leadership experience, a passion for technology, and exceptional communication skills necessary for a remote-first organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Drive the technical design and architecture of new features and systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and maintainability.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to development, testing, and deployment.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define project requirements and roadmaps.
• Implement and champion agile development methodologies and best practices, including code reviews and automated testing.
• Ensure the team delivers high-quality, robust, and well-documented code on time.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Software Engineer with a significant portion in a leadership or lead role, working remotely.
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C#, JavaScript) and associated frameworks.
• Deep understanding of software architecture patterns, data structures, and algorithms.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence within a team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexible hours.
• Generous stock options and long-term incentive plans.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and training.