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Lead Software Engineer - Python, React, GCP

Lead Software Engineer - Python, React, GCP

Badger & Bird TalentWorkFromHome, Limpopo, South Africa
21 hours ago
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Lead Software Engineer - Python, React, GCP

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Role Summary

We are representing a remote-first technology consultancy seeking an experienced Lead Software Engineer. This is an opportunity to guide a skilled team while remaining hands‑on with a modern, multi‑cloud tech stack. You will be responsible for technical leadership, mentorship, and contributing to the architecture of complex applications for international clients. This role is ideal for a senior engineer who is passionate about building high‑quality software and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.

Why This Opportunity is for You

  • Lead and Mentor a talented team, making a direct impact on the growth of other engineers.
  • Influence technical architecture by collaborating closely with architects to shape product direction.
  • Work on a modern, in‑demand stack including Python, FastAPI, React, GCP, AWS, and Kubernetes.
  • Gain international project exposure on enterprise‑scale projects for major overseas clients, while working remotely from South Africa.
  • Grow your career with full support, including sponsored certifications in cloud and other modern technologies.

What You Will Be Doing

  • Guiding a software engineering team in an agile environment.
  • Providing technical mentorship, conducting code reviews, and setting high standards for code quality.
  • Developing high-quality, secure code using Python, FastAPI, and React.
  • Collaborating with architects and product owners to design and deliver new features.
  • Helping steer technical decisions and ensuring the team follows best practices.

    • What You Will Bring

  • Proven experience as a Senior or Lead Software Engineer.
  • Strong proficiency in Python and a modern web framework like FastAPI.
  • Solid experience developing frontend applications with React.
  • Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (GCP and / or AWS).
  • A good understanding of Kubernetes and security engineering principles.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor other engineers.

    • Location

  • This is a fully remote role based in South Africa.

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