VP of Software Engineering — AI‑Driven Delivery (Remote)

Entersekt; South Africa; Hybrid; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital security firm in South Africa seeks a VP of Software Engineering to implement enterprise-wide engineering standards and lead AI-driven transformations. This pivotal role requires a background in modern software practices and the ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering leadership, with a strong emphasis on CI/CD and cloud-native architectures. Join a company that prioritizes innovation in digital transaction security and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Remote work options

Growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in senior leadership roles.
• Proven experience influencing matrixed teams.
• Hands-on experience with secure CI/CD and Jira-based planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering governance and standards across all product teams.
• Develop and implement a toolchain strategy for software development.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee budget for tooling investments.

Skills

Software engineering leadership

CI/CD practices

Cloud-native architectures

Matrixed team influence

Engineering governance

AI-enabled engineering practices

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Job description

A leading digital security firm in South Africa seeks a VP of Software Engineering to implement enterprise-wide engineering standards and lead AI-driven transformations. This pivotal role requires a background in modern software practices and the ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams. Candidates should have extensive experience in software engineering leadership, with a strong emphasis on CI/CD and cloud-native architectures. Join a company that prioritizes innovation in digital transaction security and flexible working arrangements.