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Remote Lead Software Engineer
Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listed on 2026-09-26
Cape Town, 7561, South Africa
Listing for:
Placements24
Remote/Work from Home
position Listed on 2026-09-26
Job specializations:
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Software Development
Software Architect, Software Engineer, Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Project Mgr/ Lead
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the Role
Our client is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Lead Software Engineer to spearhead their innovative development projects, operating entirely remotely. This is a unique opportunity to shape the technical vision and mentor a talented team of engineers from the comfort of your own home office. You will be instrumental in designing and implementing complex software solutions, driving best practices, and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
This role is perfect for a seasoned engineer who excels in a distributed team environment and is passionate about creating impactful, scalable software with significant autonomy.
- Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable, high-quality software solutions across the entire technology stack.
- Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, providing technical leadership and fostering their professional growth.
- Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and architectural patterns to ensure maintainability and robustness.
- Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and translate business requirements into actionable development plans.
- Conduct thorough code reviews, drive architectural discussions, and ensure the technical integrity of the product.
- Champion the adoption of new technologies and methodologies to continuously improve the development process.
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
- Extensive experience (7+ years) in software development, with a proven track record of leading complex projects.
- Deep expertise in at least one major programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#) and associated frameworks.
- Strong understanding of distributed systems, microservices architecture, and cloud-native technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience with agile development methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage a remote team.
- Highly competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Fully remote work arrangement with flexible working hours.
- Generous health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Significant budget for professional development, conferences, and certifications.
- Opportunity to work on challenging projects with a talented, distributed team.
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