Principal Engineer

Network RecruitmentCape Town, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

This role is perfect for a strategic thinker and technical expert who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments. You'll lead architecture and delivery, mentor fellow Engineers, and be instrumental in shaping engineering culture and excellence.

Qualifications :

10+ years in software engineering, with senior / lead experience
Proven architecture & system design expertise
Strong leadership and mentoring background
Broad tech exposure with deep expertise in a few areas

Requirements :

Lead technical design, planning, and delivery across projects

Engage with clients, run scoping sessions, and align delivery with business goals

Experienced in the full product lifecycle : Design, build, test, deploy, and support

Versatile across modern stacks (mainly Python Go, Java, etc.)

Solve complex engineering problems and remove blockers

Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

Key Responsibilities :

Define and deliver scalable, elegant technical solutions

Mentor and guide engineering teams to success

Drive architectural direction and technical strategy

Collaborate with clients, product, and design teams

Improve engineering practices and foster innovation

Contribute to the growth of their world-class engineering discipline

Why Youll Love Working Here :

Flat structure No egos and no bureaucracy

Pet-friendly office, ping pong table, and even on-site haircuts

Strong learning culture Conferences, tech sessions, and journals

MacBook Pro, home office allowance, and flexible leave

Global teams, meaningful products, and lots of room to grow

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