Senior Technical Lead (Software Development)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Competitive salary

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is searching for a Senior Technical Lead to guide distributed software teams in a remote-first environment. The role emphasizes translating business goals into scalable technical architectures while mentoring engineers and balancing hands-on coding with strategy.

The successful candidate will drive architectural vision, oversee delivery, and collaborate with stakeholders to align project scope, milestones, and quality standards across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in software delivery and team mentoring.
• Experience designing large-scale software systems with modern languages.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction and architectural vision for projects.
• Oversee design, development, testing and deployment of software solutions to quality standards.
• Lead code reviews and mentor engineers across career levels.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define scope and timelines.
• Drive adoption of best practices and modern technologies.
• Guide roadmap development and manage technical risks.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Problem solving

Agile

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

C#

Python

JavaScript

AWS

Azure

GCP

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

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.