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Principle Engineer

Plus1X Solutions (Pty) Ltd

South Africa · On-site Full-time 1w ago

About the role

Job Specification: Principal Engineer (6 Month contract - Remote) The Opportunity:

We are seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to join our team and take a key role in shaping our technical direction and architecture. As a Principal Engineer, you will lead and mentor a team of engineers, drive technical innovation, and contribute to the development of scalable, high-performance solutions that solve complex business challenges. Key Responsibilities: • Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance software solutions that align with business and customer needs. • Provide technical leadership, mentoring engineering teams, and fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and innovation. • Champion best practices in software development, including code reviews, automated testing, and CI/CD processes. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements, prioritize initiatives, and ensure alignment with business goals. • Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and recommending adoption where appropriate. Essential Qualifications: • Extensive experience in software development, with a strong background in designing and building complex, distributed systems. • Proven leadership experience, with a track record of leading and mentoring engineering teams. • Proficiency in multiple programming languages, frameworks, and technologies, with a deep understanding of software engineering principles. • Excellent problem-solving abilities and a strategic approach to overcoming technical challenges. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels. Desirable Skills: • Experience with cloud-based technologies and platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes. • Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins. • Previous experience in a leadership or principal engineering role. • Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. Tech Stack: • TypeScript • NodeJS • React • Cloudflare CDN (including caching, security features, and workers functions) • Docker • AWS (including Lambda, ECS Fargate, Aurora Serverless, S3) • PHP • MySQL

This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of our technological evolution and make a lasting impact on our products and services. If you are a seasoned engineer with a passion for leadership and innovation, we would love to hear from you!

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