Lead Software Engineer - Python, React, GCP
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Role Summary
We are representing a remote-first technology consultancy seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer.
This is an opportunity to guide a skilled team while remaining hands‑on with a modern, multi‑cloud tech stack.
You will be responsible for technical leadership, mentorship, and contributing to the architecture of complex applications for international clients.
This role is ideal for a senior engineer who is passionate about building high‑quality software and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
Why This Opportunity is for You
- Lead and Mentor a talented team, making a direct impact on the growth of other engineers.
- Influence technical architecture by collaborating closely with architects to shape product direction.
- Work on a modern, in‑demand stack including Python, FastAPI, React, GCP, AWS, and Kubernetes.
- Gain international project exposure on enterprise‑scale projects for major overseas clients, while working remotely from South Africa.
- Grow your career with full support, including sponsored certifications in cloud and other modern technologies.
What You Will Be Doing
- Guiding a software engineering team in an agile environment.
- Providing technical mentorship, conducting code reviews, and setting high standards for code quality.
- Developing high-quality, secure code using Python, FastAPI, and React.
- Collaborating with architects and product owners to design and deliver new features.
- Helping steer technical decisions and ensuring the team follows best practices.
What You Will Bring
- Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Software Engineer.
- Strong proficiency in Python and a modern web framework like FastAPI.
- Solid experience developing frontend applications with React.
- Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (GCP and/or AWS).
- A good understanding of Kubernetes and security engineering principles.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor other engineers.
Location
- This is a fully remote role based in South Africa.
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