Head Of Software Engineering

Media24 LtdCape Town, ZA

18 days ago

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Job title : Head Of Software Engineering

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : November 13, 2025

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ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Head of Software Engineering to lead our software development efforts and drive technical excellence across our engineering teams. Reporting to the Chief Information Officer, this role is perfect for a seasoned engineer who thrives on delivering innovative software solutions that power business growth.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic technical leadership

Define and execute comprehensive technology roadmap aligned with business objectives and market opportunities

Drive design decisions for cloud-native applications, microservices and distributed systems

Establish technical vision for scalable, secure and maintainable software platforms

Lead digital transformation initiatives and modernisation of legacy systems

Evaluate and adopt emerging technologies to maintain competitive technical advantages

Engineering excellence & operations

Implement robust software development processes

Establish and enforce coding standards, code review protocols and automated testing frameworks

Oversee CI / CD pipeline architecture, infrastructure as code and deployment automation

Drive quality assurance processes, performance optimisation and system reliability initiatives

Manage technical debt reduction and continuous improvement programs

Team leadership & development

Build and lead a team of software engineers and technical leads

Recruit top-notch engineering talent and establish clear career development pathways

Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration and technical excellence

Conduct performance reviews, provide mentorship and drive professional growth

Create inclusive engineering culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

Cross-functional collaboration

Collaborate with other technology and business teams to ensure seamless system integration

Work with design and UX teams to deliver exceptional user experiences

Coordinate with security teams to implement robust cybersecurity measures and compliance standards

Present technical strategy and progress updates to executive leadership and stakeholders

Delivery & performance management

Ensure on-time delivery of high-quality software products and features

Manage engineering resources, project timelines and risk mitigation strategies

Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for productivity and quality

Drive incident response, post-mortem analysis and system reliability improvements

Optimise development velocity while maintaining code quality and system stability

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES

Education & experience

Honours degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronic Engineering or related technical field

10+ years of software development experience with progressively increasing responsibility

Minimum 5 years in engineering leadership roles managing teams of 15+ engineers

Proven track record of scaling engineering organisations through rapid growth phases

Experience in technology companies, SaaS platforms, or high-growth startups preferred

Technical expertise

Deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and cloud-native architecture patterns

Strong software engineering expertise

Extensive experience with containerisation and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS / AKS)

Expert knowledge of microservices architecture, API design, and distributed systems

Advanced understanding of CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), and DevOps tooling

Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js) and backend technologies

Leadership & management skills

Exceptional leadership abilities with demonstrated success building and scaling engineering teams

Strategic thinking and ability to translate business objectives into technical roadmaps

Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Experience managing engineering budgets, vendor relationships and partnerships

Proven ability to drive cultural change

Data-driven decision-making approach with strong analytical and problem-solving skills

System & architecture knowledge

Understanding scalable system design, performance optimisation and reliability engineering

Experience with database technologies (relational and NoSQL), data architecture and analytics platforms

Knowledge of security best practices, compliance frameworks and privacy regulations

Understanding of monitoring, logging and observability tools (e.g., DataDog, New Relic, AppDynamics)

Experience with automated testing strategies, quality assurance processes and deployment practices

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