Principal Engineer

Network Recruitment

  • Cape Town, Western Cape
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 25 days ago
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 You’ll 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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