Senior Software Engineer - Platform Technical Lead

Elite Search; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Digital Communications SaaS company in South Africa seeks a Senior Software Engineer / Platform Technical Lead to drive backend platform evolution and architectural decisions. This role involves mentoring a talented engineering team and integrating AI tools to foster innovation. Candidates should have 7+ years in backend development and a passion for building resilient systems with a competitive compensation package offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

People-first culture

Flexible work setup

Qualifications

• 7+ years in backend development (PHP, Go, Python preferred).
• Deep experience with microservices and cloud infrastructures.
• Strong leadership capabilities in software architecture.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the backend platform architecture.
• Lead engineering design principles and platform scalability initiatives.
• Mentor and grow a talented engineering team.

Skills

Backend development

Leadership

Microservices

Cloud infrastructure

AI dev tools

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer - Platform Technical Lead

Location : Remote (South Africa – to be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town)

Type : Full-time | Industry : SaaS | Level : Senior / Lead

Join a leading Digital Communications SaaS company that’s innovative in shaping how businesses connect. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Platform Technical Lead to drive the evolution of their backend platforms, shape architectural decisions, and lead innovation with AI-powered tools and automation.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve the backend platform architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
• Lead engineering design principles, architecture reviews, and platform scalability initiatives
• Integrate cutting-edge AI tooling into development processes for code, testing & CI / CD
• Mentor and grow a talented engineering team
• Drive backend performance, reliability, and security best practices

Qualifications

• 7+ years in backend development (PHP, Go, Python preferred)
• Deep experience with microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), and message queues (Kafka / RabbitMQ)
• Strong leadership in software architecture, OOP principles and system design
• Passion for innovation, automation, and building resilient systems
• Experience with AI dev tools a big plus!
• South African citizen.

Offering

• Fully (with a strong team presence in Joburg and Cape Town)
• People-first culture : collaborative, fun, and supportive
• Solve real problems at scale with autonomy and purpose
• Competitive compensation, flexible work setup, and meaningful impact

If you would like to learn more about the position and company please contact or apply now!