lead software engineer jobs in KwaZulu-Natal

Join a leading global provider of information analytics as a Senior Software Engineer. In this role, you'll tackle challenging research and development tasks, contributing to innovative software solutions that enhance productivity in the legal sector. You'll collaborate with a talented team, mentor junior engineers, and implement best practices in software delivery. This is a fantastic...

A growing technology company in Durban is seeking a Software & Applications Team Lead to provide technical leadership and hands-on development. The role involves mentoring a team of developers while leading projects integrating AI features. Candidates must have at least 7 years of software development experience, strong skills in Flutter and Python, and a relevant degree. The position offers...

A South African technology company that specializes in security communication and alarm monitoring solutions is seeking a Technical Team Lead to head their software division. This is a 70/30 role: 70% of your time will be spent "in the trenches" (architecting, coding, and peer-reviewing), and 30% will be dedicated to leadership, sprint planning, and mentoring. Responsibilities: - Technical...

- Detailed knowledge of the SLDC and management of software projects. - Driven to achieve results despite obstacles. - Good written and verbal communication skills. - Strong attention to detail. - Leadership skills. - Adaptability Skills. - Time Management Skills - Decision Making Skills. - At least 10 years in a technical role within the IT industry. - At least 3-5 years’ experience...

Role Overview Seeking a high-energy, hands-on Software & Applications Team Lead who leads by example through active coding, mentoring, and end-to-end project ownership Role requires 50–70% hands-on development while guiding strategy, delivery, and technical excellence Focus on innovative thinking, including AI-enhanced features, to accelerate product growth and reliability in mission-critical...

Upper Highway. A well-established technology provider operating in the security and communications space is seeking a Software and Applications Team Lead to join its dynamic and forward-thinking team. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who enjoys mentoring developers, owning complex projects end-to-end, and driving innovation across mobile, backend, and systems environments. Key...

A dynamic software provider in Durban seeks a seasoned professional with at least 7 years of experience in a development environment. This role involves providing technical leadership, engaging with software architects, and ensuring high-quality software delivery. The ideal candidate will possess leadership and mentoring skills, proficiency in architectural design, and strong attention to detail....

Overview Location: La Lucia, Durban (on-site, 5 days/week) Salary: R1.1M - R1.8M per annum + benefits (depending on experience) Experience: 8–10 years in software engineering (with leadership responsibilities) About The Role Our client, a leading software company in the gaming/fintech space, is seeking an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team and...

Overview "At Klipboardwe've introduced a flexible hybrid work policy, where employees spend three days in the office and two days working from home. This approach promotes a balanced work environment that combines office collaboration with the comfort and convenience of remote work." We're a market leader in Retail software environments, supporting single—or multi-branch operations for a broad...

Salary: £31, £34, per annum Newcastle University is a great place to work, with excellent benefits. We have a generous holiday package; plus the opportunity to buy more, great pension schemes and a number of health and wellbeing initiatives to support you. Closing Date: 16 February 2026 Introduction The NIHR Innovation Observatory (IO) is a world-leading health and care innovation horizon...

A leading software company in the gaming/fintech space seeks an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team in Durban. You will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of innovative software products, guide technical execution, and develop talent. The ideal candidate has 8-10 years of software engineering experience, including leadership roles, and a hands-on...

- Excellent communication, motivational and interpersonal skills. - Strong attention to detail. - Demonstrated mentoring/leadership skills. - Proficiency in architectural design principles and fundamental concepts. - Be able to Adapt to change. - Time Management skills. - A minimum of 7 years’ experience within a development environment. - Proficiency in architectural design principles and...

A South African technology company that specializes in security communication and alarm monitoring solutions is seeking a Technical Team Lead to head their software division. This is a 70/30 role: 70% of your time will be spent "in the trenches" (architecting, coding, and peer-reviewing), and 30% will be dedicated to leadership, sprint planning, and mentoring. Responsibilities: - Technical...

Responsibilities - Technical Leadership - Provide technical leadership to the team through collaboration sessions and knowledge sharing initiatives. - Engage regularly with software architects in order to ensure the development within the team is according to architectural guidelines. - Work with other developers, designers/analysts, and architects to make sure that the solutions meet...

Key ResponsibilitiesLead and mentor a small development team (Flutter Developers and a contract Web Developer) through hands-on guidance, code reviews, and collaborationOwn the delivery, maintenance, and success of multiple software projectsDesign, build, and scale Python 3 backend services and optimise MySQL / MariaDB databasesManage Linux environments, Nginx routing, and core TCP / IP...

A global provider of information-based analytics is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to perform complex research, design, and software development. You will mentor junior team members, engage with users to translate requests into solutions, and lead technical design discussions. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, strong programming skills in languages such as C# and...

- Salary: R1.1M - R1.8M + benefits depending on experience - A 5 day a week on premises role based in La Lucia - 8-10 years of relevant software engineering experience Our client is looking for an experienced Software Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing engineering team. Bullet points: - Salary: R1.1M - R1.8M + benefits depending on experience - A 5 day a week on premises role based...

About the Role We are hiring a Software Engineering Lead to take the responsibility for the work on maintaining, modernizing and enhancing a key product, LexisNexis® Classification. This product uses AI to read millions of patents globally and pull the relevant patents into custom categories that are relevant to the specific technology areas users define. You’ll be the go-to person for a small...

About the Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will undertake difficult research, design, and software development assignments within the French team. You will provide direct input to project plans, schedules, and methodology in the setup, the development, and the tuning of a legal search platform. You will perform architecture design - typically across multiple components; mentor more junior...

About our Team LexisNexis Legal & Professional serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide. It is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. We are a leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the practice of law,...