Senior Technical Lead (Software Development)

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Health, retirement and benefits

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Lead (Software Development) for a fully remote role. The position supports professionals nationwide, including East London, Eastern Cape, ZA, with leadership responsibilities and architectural oversight.

You will mentor engineers, guide project execution, and ensure scalable, high-quality software delivery. Strong communication and strategic thinking are essential for this remote-first leadership role.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in software development with leadership or tech-lead responsibility.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing complex software systems.
• Strong understanding of architecture patterns, design principles, and data structures.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices.
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and NoSQL).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for remote teams.
• Ability to mentor engineers at various career stages.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural vision for projects.
• Oversee design, development, testing, and deployment, ensuring quality.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define scope and timelines.
• Conduct code reviews and ensure code maintainability and quality.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks to ensure timely delivery.
• Champion adoption of new technologies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot complex challenges and guide the team to solutions.
• Contribute to strategic planning and technical roadmap development.

Job description

Senior Technical Lead (Software Development)

About the Role Our client, a prominent software development house known for delivering high-quality custom solutions, is seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Technical Lead to guide their development teams. This is a fully remote role, ideal for seasoned professionals in East London, Eastern Cape, ZA, or anywhere nationally, who possess strong leadership and technical expertise. You will be responsible for providing technical direction, mentoring engineers, overseeing project execution, and ensuring the delivery of scalable, robust, and maintainable software. We are looking for a leader who can balance hands‑on coding with strategic architectural decisions and team management. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of software development best practices, excellent communication skills, and the ability to inspire and motivate a team in a remote‑first setting. This is a critical role for shaping the future of our client’s technology offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Provide technical guidance and architectural vision for software development projects.
• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of software solutions, ensuring adherence to best practices and quality standards.
• Collaborate with product managers, stakeholders, and clients to define project scope, requirements, and timelines.
• Conduct code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure the maintainability and scalability of the codebase.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring timely and successful project delivery.
• Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Troubleshoot complex technical challenges and guide the team towards effective solutions.
• Contribute to strategic planning and technical roadmap development.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in software development, with a significant portion in a leadership or technical lead role.
• Proven expertise in designing and developing complex software systems using modern programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript).
• Strong understanding of software architecture patterns, design principles, and data structures.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architecture.
• Proficiency in database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, vital for managing a remote team.
• Ability to effectively mentor and coach engineers at various career stages.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary package and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering unparalleled flexibility and work-life balance.
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and influence technological direction.
• Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
• A supportive and growth-oriented team environment.
• Be a key leader in a respected software development company, contributing from East London.
• Comprehensive health, retirement, and other benefits.