Principal Engineer

SUMMARY:
A premium software product and consulting firm, with a global footprint, is on the lookout for a Principal Engineer to join their team in Cape Town. You’ll work alongside smart, motivated Engineers across continents, guiding software solutions for global clients in tech, entertainment, and healthcare.

POSITION INFO:
This role is perfect for a strategic thinker and technical expert who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You'll lead architecture and delivery, mentor fellow Engineers, and be instrumental in shaping engineering culture and excellence.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years in software engineering, with senior/lead experience
• Proven architecture & system design expertise
• Strong leadership and mentoring background
• Broad tech exposure with deep expertise in a few areas

• Lead technical design, planning, and delivery across projects
• Engage with clients, run scoping sessions, and align delivery with business goals
• Experienced in the full product lifecycle: Design, build, test, deploy, and support
• Versatile across modern stacks (mainly Python Go, Java, etc.)
• Solve complex engineering problems and remove blockers
• Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

• Define and deliver scalable, elegant technical solutions
• Mentor and guide engineering teams to success
• Drive architectural direction and technical strategy
• Collaborate with clients, product, and design teams
• Improve engineering practices and foster innovation
• Contribute to the growth of their world-class engineering discipline

• Flat structure – No egos and no bureaucracy
• Pet-friendly office, ping pong table, and even on-site haircuts
• Strong learning culture – Conferences, tech sessions, and journals
• MacBook Pro, home office allowance, and flexible leave
• Global teams, meaningful products, and lots of room to grow