Cape Town: Principle Engineer posted by Plus1X Solutions (Pty) Ltd

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!