Senior Software Engineer - Remote, Data Infra Leader

Jobspaddy; Remote; ZAR 1 604 000 - 2 808 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fintech firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled leader in technical engineering to direct the development of impactful products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python and backend systems, with a focus on big data and cloud infrastructure. This role offers a competitive compensation package and flexible work arrangements. You will play a crucial role in shaping innovative solutions in underserved markets, facilitating effective collaboration across teams.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

Equity options

Flexibility in remote work arrangements

Inclusive and collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Proven track record leading engineering teams and working with big data.
• Advanced modern Python language skills, including strong typing and packaging.
• Experience managing and scaling cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and drive delivery of high impact products.
• Apply broad technical experience to develop software.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate objectives into engineering requirements.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Technical Expertise

Effective Communication

Management and Collaboration

Innovation Through Data

Optimize for impact

Tools

Python

Pandas

XGBoost

Matplotlib

REST APIs

React

AWS API Gateway

Job description

A leading fintech firm in South Africa is seeking a skilled leader in technical engineering to direct the development of impactful products. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Python and backend systems, with a focus on big data and cloud infrastructure. This role offers a competitive compensation package and flexible work arrangements. You will play a crucial role in shaping innovative solutions in underserved markets, facilitating effective collaboration across teams.