Principle Engineer

2 weeks ago


Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Plus 1x Full time

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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