Senior Software Engineering Leader — Hybrid, Architect & Mentor

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

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.