Lead software engineer - backend services
Lead a backend services team in Vereeniging (hybrid): shape architecture and technical roadmaps, mentor engineers, and drive delivery of scalable, high-availability backend services and APIs. The stack spans backend languages such as Go, Java, Python, or Node.js with microservices and SQL/NoSQL databases.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Vereeniging, South Africa
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Backend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- 6+ years of professional software development experience
- At least 2 years in a lead or senior engineer role focused on backend services
- Expertise in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, Python, Node.js) and associated frameworks
- Strong experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and database technologies (SQL/NoSQL)
- Proven ability to design and implement highly available and scalable systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Full description
About the Role Our client is seeking an experienced and motivated Lead Software Engineer to guide their backend services development team in Vereeniging. This hybrid role offers the chance to shape architectural decisions, mentor engineers, and drive the development of high-performance, scalable backend systems. You will be pivotal in defining technical roadmaps, ensuring code quality, and fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technical leader to make a significant impact on the company's core technology stack.
Key Responsibilities Lead the design, development, and deployment of scalable and resilient backend services and APIs. Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, fostering their technical growth and ensuring high-quality code delivery. Define and enforce technical standards, best practices, and architectural patterns for backend development. Collaborate with product managers, front-end developers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and technical solutions. Oversee code reviews, performance tuning, and troubleshooting of backend systems. Drive innovation by researching and introducing new technologies and methodologies relevant to backend development. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 6+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior engineer role focused on backend services. Expertise in one or more backend programming languages (e.g., Go, Java, Python, Node.js) and associated frameworks. Strong experience with microservices architecture, RESTful APIs, and database technologies (SQL/No SQL). Proven ability to design and implement highly available and scalable systems. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Benefits Highly competitive salary and executive stock options. Hybrid work arrangement supporting work-life integration. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Generous professional development budget for training and conferences. Opportunity to lead and influence the technical direction of a growing company.