Senior Software Engineer - Platform Technical Lead

Recruiter:

Elite Search

Job Ref:

JHB001132/HLG

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

70 000 Monthly

SUMMARY:
Senior Software Engineer - Platform Technical Lead
Location: Remote (South Africa – to be based in Johannesburg or Cape Town)
Type: Full-time | Industry: SaaS | Level: Senior/Lead
Join a leading Digital Communications SaaS company that’s innovative in shaping how businesses connect. They are looking for a Senior Software Engineer / Platform Technical Lead to drive the evolution of their backend platforms, shape architectural decisions, and lead innovation with AI-powered tools and automation.

POSITION INFO:
Responsible for:

Own and evolve the backend platform architecture (microservices, APIs, event-driven systems)
Lead engineering design principles, architecture reviews, and platform scalability initiatives
Integrate cutting-edge AI tooling into development processes for code, testing & CI/CD
Mentor and grow a talented engineering team
Drive backend performance, reliability, and security best practices

Requirements:

7+ years in backend development (PHP, Go, Python preferred)
Deep experience with microservices, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure), and message queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ)
Strong leadership in software architecture, OOP principles and system design
Passion for innovation, automation, and building resilient systems
Experience with AI dev tools a big plus!
South African citizen.

Offering:

Fully remote (with a strong team presence in Joburg and Cape Town)
People-first culture: collaborative, fun, and supportive
Solve real problems at scale with autonomy and purpose
Competitive compensation, flexible work setup, and meaningful impact

If you would like to learn more about the position and company please contact or apply now!

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