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Johannesburg - South Africa

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Are you a visionary engineer who loves to build scalable secure systems and mentor the next generation of developers Do you dream in code and think in architecture diagrams If youre ready to lead a talented team and make a massive impact CloudSmiths wants you!


As a Lead Software Engineer you wont just be writing code. Youll be the technical cornerstone of your team responsible for designing robust systems setting technical direction and fostering a culture of excellence. Youll split your time between hands-on development high-level architectural design and empowering your team members to do their best work.


Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Architecting & Designing robust scalable and secure applications on multi-cloud platforms.
  • Leading & Mentoring a team of talented engineers conducting code reviews and promoting best practices.
  • Hands-On Development using your expertise to build features and solve complex technical challenges.
  • Driving Security by embedding security engineering principles throughout the entire software development lifecycle.
  • Shaping Technical Strategy by making key decisions on technology frameworks and infrastructure.


What Youll Bring to the Table


Were looking for a seasoned expert with a passion for both technology and people.

Must-Have Skills & Experience:

  • 5 years Deep proficiency inPython (specifically with FastAPI) and front-end development using React.
  • Proven hands-on experience designing and deploying solutions on both GCP & AWS. You should be comfortable navigating the services and trade-offs of both platforms.
  • Demonstrable experience in software architecture designing microservices and building resilient high-availability systems.
  • Strong practical knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) for orchestration and deployment.
  • Security First Mindset: Solid experience in security engineering including threat modeling secure coding practices and vulnerability management.
  • A genuine passion for helping other engineers grow their skills and a track record of leading technical teams to success.
  • You embrace the future of software development actively using AI tools like GitHub Copilot to accelerate delivery and write better code faster.


Why Youll Love Working at CloudSmiths

  • Impactful Work: Solve real-world problems for a diverse range of exciting clients.
  • Culture of Learning: We invest in your growth with training budgets certifications and conference passes.
  • Flexibility: We trust you to get your work done whether youre at home or in one of our collaborative office spaces.
  • Great Team: Join a supportive brilliant and fun-loving team of tech enthusiasts based all over the world
  • Competitive Compensation: We offer an excellent salary wellness benefits excellent certification incentives



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