Lead Software Engineer
Headhunters
Full-time
IT Management & IT Project Management, Software Development
Location
gqeberha, eastern cape, South-Africa
Posted
June 17, 2026
Job Description
Our client, an innovative organization operating within the medical claims industry, is seeking to employ an experienced Lead Software Engineer to take technical ownership of the development and engineering of new platforms.
An awesome career opportunity awaits!
Requirements
- Relevant Qualification
- 5-8 years' experience in a Lead Engineer or Senior Engineering leadership role
- Strong experience with Domain-Driven Design (DDD) and Event-Driven Architecture (EDA)
- Experience designing scalable distributed systems and event-based platforms
- Strong knowledge of event streaming, messaging patterns, idempotency, and eventual consistency
- Experience with modern front-end frameworks (Vue.js preferred)
- Strong understanding of software architecture, microservices, and system integration
- Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams
- Strong understanding of DevOps, reliability,...