Principal Software Engineer – Durban

SUMMARY:
Are you ready to lead the charge in designing and optimizing cutting-edge, high-performance systems? Our client is seeking a seasoned Principal Software Engineer to join our dynamic Software Development team in Durban.

In this pivotal role, you will drive technical excellence, architect scalable solutions, and mentor teams while shaping the future of our real-time, event-driven systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about innovation, we invite you to apply.

POSITION INFO:

Key Requirements:

• Education: Diploma/Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, or a related field (completed or in progress).
• Experience:10+ years in software development, with 5+ years specializing in a core tech stack and distributed systems.
  • Proven technical leadership experience.
  • Expertise in C#/.NET Core or Java (C# preferred).
  • Strong background in building and managing distributed systems (e.g., Kafka, RabbitMQ).
  • 5+ years working with monitoring tools (Dynatrace, Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, DataDog) and data storage solutions (MS SQL, CockroachDB, Redis, Elastic, Couch).
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), DevOps tools, and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, Helm).
• Soft Skills:
  
  • Ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.
  • Collaborative team player with cross-functional experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & System Architecture

• Design high-level architecture for mission-critical systems.
• Define and evolve scalable, high-performance backend architectures.
• Make strategic decisions on microservices, APIs, messaging, storage, and system integration.
• Align technical solutions with business goals, scalability, and operational needs.
• Collaborate with Architects and Engineering Leads to develop long-term technical roadmaps.
• Communicate architectural trade-offs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.

Software Development & Quality

• Lead development of robust, maintainable backend solutions in C#/.NET (Core+).
• Champion clean code, modern design patterns, unit testing, and secure coding practices.
• Conduct code and design reviews, setting high standards for software quality.
• Drive adoption of CI/CD, version control, containerization, and automation best practices.

System Monitoring, Performance & Optimization

• Lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for complex production issues.
• Utilize Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or Confluent Control Centre for system monitoring.
• Optimize performance through load testing, tuning, and scaling strategies.

Security & Compliance

• Ensure solutions adhere to secure coding standards, encryption practices, and regulatory compliance.

How to Apply: