Senior Software Development Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Executive bonus

Health & retirement benefits

Hybrid work model

Professional development budget

Technology leadership

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton seeks a Senior Software Development Lead to guide engineering teams in delivering high-quality software solutions. You will mentor engineers, shape technical strategy, and ensure timely delivery within an agile environment.

The role emphasizes driving best practices, architecture, code quality, and collaboration with product managers to align roadmaps with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 8+ years in software development with 3+ years in lead roles.
• Proven experience managing software teams and delivering complex projects.
• Proficiency in Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript.
• Strong knowledge of architecture patterns and data structures.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage software engineers and their growth.
• Oversee SDLC from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Promote Agile practices, code quality, and automated testing.
• Collaborate with product managers to define roadmaps.
• Ensure scalable, robust software architecture.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold coding standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Agile

Code reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Java

Python

C#

JavaScript

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Software Development Lead to guide their engineering teams in Sandton . This leadership role is responsible for overseeing the design, development, and deployment of high-quality software solutions that drive business innovation. You will mentor and manage a team of talented engineers, foster a culture of technical excellence, and ensure the successful delivery of complex projects within an agile framework. The role operates on a hybrid model, promoting collaboration and flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering their professional growth and technical development.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering and design to testing, deployment, and maintenance.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in software engineering, including Agile methodologies, code quality, and automated testing.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, stakeholders, and other engineering teams to define project roadmaps and deliverables.
• Ensure the technical architecture of software solutions is scalable, robust, and maintainable.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and promote a high standard of code quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or team lead role.
• Proven experience managing software development teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong proficiency in one or more modern programming languages (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript).
• In-depth understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and data structures.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and executive bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.
• Hybrid work model allowing for a balance of in-office and remote work.
• Generous budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Opportunity to shape the technology strategy and lead innovative projects.