Senior Software Eng Manager — Lead AI Platforms (Hybrid)

Placements24

Bloemfontein

Hybrid

ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Stock options

Medical aid

Life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Hybrid work model

Training & conferences

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Software Engineering Manager in Bloemfontein to lead multiple development teams and drive the software lifecycle from concept to deployment. You will mentor engineers, define technical roadmaps, and ensure high-quality, scalable solutions.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in software development with 4+ years in leadership, strong architecture skills, and hands-on experience with cloud and CI/CD. Hybrid work options and a strong focus on innovation are offered.

Qualifications

8+ years of software development experience.
At least 4 years in a management or team lead role.
Strong understanding of software architecture and development methodologies (Agile, Scrum).
Proficiency in modern programming languages (Python, Java, C++, Go).
Experience with cloud platforms and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.

Responsibilities

Lead multiple software engineering teams and foster a high-performance culture.
Oversee the full software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment.
Mentor engineers and drive career development.
Promote best practices in design, coding, testing and deployment (CI/CD).
Collaborate with product managers to define roadmaps and specs.
Ensure delivery of scalable, maintainable software and manage budgets.