Senior Software Engineer & Tech Lead (Architected Systems)

POSITION INFO

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader within the development team, responsible not only for delivering high-quality software but also for shaping technical direction, architectural decisions, and engineering standards. You will work with a high degree of autonomy, own complex problem spaces end-to-end, and play a key role in mentoring engineers and driving continuous improvement across the engineering function. This role bridges deep hands-on development with technical leadership and strategic influence, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives. • Tertiary qualification (Diploma/Degree) in IT Software Development, Computer Science or equivalent • 6+ years experience as a Software Engineer

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Date posted

Monday, March 16, 2026

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa

SUMMARY

POSITION INFO

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be a technical leader within the development team, responsible not only for delivering high-quality software but also for shaping technical direction, architectural decisions, and engineering standards. You will work with a high degree of autonomy, own complex problem spaces end-to-end, and play a key role in mentoring engineers and driving continuous improvement across the engineering function. This role bridges deep hands-on development with technical leadership and strategic influence, ensuring that solutions are scalable, secure, maintainable, and aligned with business objectives.

Minimum Requirements • Tertiary qualification (Diploma/Degree) in IT Software Development, Computer Science or equivalent • 6+ years experience as a Software Engineer

Technical Expertise (Hard Skills) • Advanced proficiency in C# with a strong track record of delivering production-grade systems. • Strong expertise in relational databases (SQL), data modelling, and ORM technologies, including performance optimisation. • Deep, practical understanding of data structures, algorithms, and system design principles. • Proven experience designing and maintaining distributed systems, APIs, and service-oriented or microservices architectures. • Strong hands-on experience with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and modern DevOps practices (CI/CD). • Expert-level use of Git and collaborative development workflows (code reviews, branching strategies). • Solid experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerisation/orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes). • Working knowledge of application security principles, secure coding practices, and system hardening. • Exposure to or practical experience integrating AI/ML capabilities is advantageous.

Professional Attributes (Soft Skills) • Exceptional problem-solving ability, with a structured and analytical approach to complex technical challenges. • Strong technical judgement and decision-making skills, able to operate effectively with ambiguity and incomplete information. • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence, align, and build trust across technical and non-technical stakeholders. • Demonstrated leadership presence, accountability, and ownership mindset. • High adaptability and commitment to continuous learning in a fast-changing technical environment. • Strong time management and prioritisation skills, balancing hands-on delivery with leadership responsibilities. • High emotional intelligence, empathy, and professionalism, contributing to a healthy, collaborative team culture.

Key Responsibilities • Software Development & Architecture • Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and ongoing evolution of complex, scalable software systems across the full software development lifecycle. • Own and drive architectural decisions for new systems and significant enhancements, including back-end services, APIs, and distributed/microservices-based solutions. • Produce high-quality, performant, secure, and maintainable code, setting the benchmark for engineering best practices and coding standards. • Evaluate trade-offs between technical approaches, balancing scalability, performance, cost, and delivery timelines. • Proactively identify and address technical debt, performance bottlenecks, and reliability concerns before they impact users or delivery. • Perform deep root-cause ana