Remote Software Development Lead — Global Engineering

Placements24

Centurion

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonuses
Remote setup & tech support
Flexible hours
Generous paid time off
Career growth & leadership development
Medical aid & retirement plans
Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a globally distributed engineering team in a fully remote role. You will oversee the entire software lifecycle, driving architectural direction, best practices, and timely delivery of high-quality software.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and champion a remote-first culture while staying ahead of industry trends and technologies.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years of software development experience with 3+ years in leadership/management.
  • Experience leading distributed/remote engineering teams.
  • Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Kanban methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Lead, mentor, and manage software engineers across locations.
  • Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment of software.
  • Define and implement software development processes and best practices.
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements.
  • Drive architectural design and technology choices for teams.
  • Ensure timely delivery of software projects, managing timelines and risks.
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and support career development.
  • Champion a remote-first work environment and effective communication.
  • Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.

Skills

Leadership
Distributed teams
Agile Methodologies
Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

CI/CD
Microservices
DevOps

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a globally distributed engineering team in a fully remote role. You will oversee the entire software lifecycle, driving architectural direction, best practices, and timely delivery of high-quality software.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, and champion a remote-first culture while staying ahead of industry trends and technologies.

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