Lead Product Engineer
Salary
Not disclosed
Job Type
full time
Posted
about 2 hours ago
Closing date
15 Jul 2026
Job Description
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer to build high‑performing, scalable, enterprise‑grade applications while developing capability within the team to do the same. The role requires strong critical thinking, design thinking, and problem‑solving abilities, operating within an agile team environment to solve complex technical challenges across front‑end, back‑end, and integration layers.
The successful candidate will lead all phases of the software development lifecycle, from design and implementation through to deployment and ongoing support. This role combines hands‑on technical execution with team leadership, operational oversight, and production support responsibility.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and deliver high‑quality, scalable enterprise applications
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to team members
- Lead and contribute across the full development lifecycle (design, development, testing, deployment, and support)
- Apply agile ways of working to deliver solutions efficiently and consistently
- Solve complex technical problems across front‑end, back‑end, and integration layers
- Own operational stability, including production support and incident management
- Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure solutions meet business and technical requirements
- Drive best practices in code quality, testing, security, monitoring, and performance
Requirements
- 7 to 10 years proven experience delivering enterprise‑grade platforms and applications
- Strong understanding of software architecture and design principles
- Ability to operate effectively in a fast‑paced, agile environment
- Demonstrated leadership capability, including technical guidance and team enablement
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience supporting applications in production environments
- Strong working knowledge of database technologies, including both SQL and NoSQL databases
- Experience designing, querying, and optimizing relational databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
About the employer
Absa
Absa is a hiring organisation operating in Johannesburg within the banking sector. They are currently recruiting for the Lead Product Engineer role advertised on this page. Visit the official application link for more about the company, its culture and the team you would be joining.
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