VP of Engineering - Fully Remote

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive compensation package

Stock options

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a visionary VP of Engineering to lead global development teams in a fully remote role. You will set the technical vision, drive product innovation, and ensure delivery of high-quality software solutions across geographies.

As a remote-first organization, you will build and scale an engineering organization from the ground up, leveraging top remote talent and implementing agile and DevOps practices to drive excellence. This role offers significant impact and equity potential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10–12 years in software engineering; 5–7 years in leadership.
• Proven track record delivering complex software products.
• Experience leading remote engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies and DevOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the company's technical strategy and roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and grow multiple engineering teams across geographies.
• Oversee the software development lifecycle from ideation to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure scalable, reliable, and high-performance software products.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
• Manage engineering budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Collaborate with product management, design, and other departments to align on product vision and execution.
• Implement and refine agile development processes and best practices.
• Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technical decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Strategic thinking

Remote team management

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Cloud platforms

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Microservices

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a cutting-edge software development company, is looking for a visionary VP of Engineering to lead their global development teams. This is a fully remote, executive leadership role requiring a strong technical background coupled with exceptional people management skills. The VP of Engineering will be responsible for setting the technical vision, driving product innovation, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software solutions. As a remote-first organization, we foster a culture of collaboration, autonomy, and continuous learning. You will have the opportunity to build and scale a world-class engineering organization from the ground up, leveraging the best remote talent available. This role offers the chance to significantly impact the company's technological direction and product roadmap, working remotely from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and drive the company's technical strategy and roadmap.
• Lead, mentor, and grow multiple engineering teams across different geographies.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from ideation to deployment and maintenance.
• Ensure the delivery of scalable, reliable, and high-performance software products.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence.
• Manage engineering budgets and resource allocation effectively.
• Collaborate closely with product management, design, and other departments to align on product vision and execution.
• Implement and refine agile development processes and best practices.
• Attract, hire, and retain top engineering talent.
• Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends to guide technical decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10-12 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5-7 years in a leadership role managing large engineering teams.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software products.
• Strong technical expertise in modern software architectures and development practices.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and people management skills.
• Experience building and managing remote engineering teams is essential.
• Deep understanding of agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Ability to think strategically and translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and microservices architectures is highly desirable.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Our client offers a highly competitive executive compensation package, including a substantial salary, significant performance bonuses, and stock options.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance are provided.
• This is a fully remote position offering unparalleled flexibility.
• We offer a generous budget for professional development, continuous learning opportunities, and conference attendance.
• You will be part of a dynamic, innovative, and fast-growing company with a strong engineering culture.
• Opportunities for significant career growth and impact are abundant.
• A substantial amount of paid time off is standard.