Lead Software Engineer - Python, React, FastAPI

Lead Software Engineer -Python, React, FastAPI

Role Summary

This is your opportunity to join a remote-first technology consultancy that is building several high-performing product teams to support a global media and advertising giant. You will play a key role in a large-scale digital transformation project, architecting and building secure, scalable applications on a modern, cloud-native stack. We are seeking experienced engineers at the Senior, Lead, and Principal levels who are passionate about writing quality code, mentoring others, and solving complex architectural challenges.

Why This is a Great Move for You

• Global Impact: You'll directly influence the technology landscape of a world-leading media and advertising company, working on enterprise-grade SaaS, Data, and AI solutions.
• Remote-First Culture: Enjoy the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work from anywhere in South Africa, with a team that values collaboration and work-life balance.
• Career Advancement: Your growth is a priority. You will have a clear path for advancement and receive full support with sponsored certifications to deepen your expertise in cloud and other technologies.
• Modern Challenges: You'll apply your skills to large-scale, modern engineering problems, working with a diverse and international team of experts.
• Flexible approach: Whether you're looking for a permanent, contract or consulting gig, our client can accommodate your preferred method of employment.
  

What You'll Be Doing

 You will guide a team of engineers, providing technical mentorship, contributing to architectural decisions, and ensuring the successful delivery of features.

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in software engineering, with a strong background in building scalable applications.
• Expert level skills in Python and/or React, with experience using frameworks like FastAPI.
• A solid understanding of Security Engineering principles and best practices.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (GCP is preferred, AWS is a plus) and Kubernetes (K8s).
• Demonstrated experience in technical leadership, mentorship, and system architecture.

Core Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Python, React, FastAPI
• Cloud & Orchestration: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Kubernetes (K8s)

Location

Remote within South Africa