587 Lead Engineer jobs in South Africa

Carry1st is Africa’s leading games publisher and monetisation platform, helping top global companies grow their player base and revenue across Africa and the Middle East. We launch, localise, and scale games for global audiences, operate the region’s fastest-growing digital top-up web shop, and offer a payments platform that boosts revenue by up to 10x in markets with low card usage but high demand for digital content.

Our partners include Activision, EA, Riot Games, and Netease. Backed by investors like a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Sony, Riot Games, and Nas, we’re solving hard problems at the intersection of gaming, fintech, and digital commerce.

As a Lead Engineer of the Shop Team you will be responsible for leading the delivery of our Carry1st Shop. This role will provide you an opportunity to evolve and grow our Carry1st Shop across multiple distribution channels.

In this role, you will gain knowledge of how the gaming industry works from a monetisation perspective, and also be able to work with different gaming partners at different points of the Carry1st journey. This opportunity will also provide you the experience of joining a technical journey to scale the platform to be used by millions of African and Middle Eastern gamers.

You will.

• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and convert these into technical requirements for the development team
• Lead the development team in the design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring and maintenance phases of our engineering process
• Write testable, scalable and efficient code as well as conducting regular code reviews
• Promote development best practices and continue to improve these by partnering with our Senior Staff Engineers and CTO
• Perform line management duties and grow the engineering careers of your direct reports

Requirements

What makes you a great candidate?

• You have proven success as a team lead. You can collaborate with non engineering (sometimes non English speaking) stakeholders really well and know what it takes to lead teams through software delivery
• Strong system design skills. You are able to consistently design scalable features and document these efficiently for the team
• Strong knowledge of Full Stack Software Development. Our stack uses next.js , Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ and AWS. You know how to write scalable software and review code efficiently
• Experience with E-commerce related frameworks and tools related to Analytics, CMS, Experimentation, Localisation.
• Strong project management skills using Scrum. You know the purpose of each Scrum ceremony well, how to measure the effectiveness of your team and how to manage the scrum backlog effectively with your product manager

Benefits

What will it be like to work at Carry1st?

Carry1st is a fast-paced and dynamic place to work. Our team is diverse and global as we operate fully-remotely across 25+ countries. At Carry1st, you will have the opportunity to…

• Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
• Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
• Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
• Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create

Some additional perks…

• Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
• Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively
• Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
• Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
• Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
• Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day

We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it's the right thing to do, but because it makes our company stronger. Join us!

Learn more about Carry1st…

• Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
• VentureBeat announced that Carry1st has raised $27 million to develop and publish mobile games in Africa
• Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market

FULLTIME Amersfoort

Jij + Security + Ownership = onze Onited SecOps Lead Engineer

Locatie: N.t.b. (Amersfoort, Rotterdam, Zwolle hebben de voorkeur)

Zie jij security niet als een blokkade, maar als een slimme en essentiële bouwsteen van moderne IT? Dan zijn we op zoek naar jou. Als SecOps Lead Engineer krijg je bij ons de kans om echt verschil te maken: voor onze klanten, onze manier van werken en in het team. Onze klanten rekenen op ons voor stabiele, veilige en schaalbare diensten en oplossingen. Jij zorgt ervoor dat security vanaf het begin is ingebakken, in onze processen, ons denken én de diensten waarmee we klanten ondersteunen:

• Bepaling van governance en strategie aan de hand van frameworks als NIST en ISO27001.
• Compliance met geldende wet- en regelgeving als NIS2, de AVG en NEN7510.
• Identificatie en mitigatie van kwetsbaarheden in systemen en applicaties.
• Uitrol van preventieve beveiligingsmaatregelen als onderdeel van ons complete dienstenportfolio.
• Managed Detection & Response voor het detecteren en stoppen van cyberdreigingen.
• Effectief en efficiënt herstel van systemen en informatie in geval van issues.

Je werkt als SecOps Lead Engineer nauw samen met onze Customer Support afdelingen voor het implementeren van security maatregelen en best practices. Ook train en ondersteun je support collega’s in het snel en effectief reageren op security events, volgens de afspraken die we met onze klanten hebben gemaakt.

Wat ga je doen?

• Je neemt het voortouw in alles wat met security operations te maken heeft.
• Je ontwikkelt en implementeert securitymaatregelen die niet alleen veilig zijn, maar ook werkbaar.
• Je zorgt voor continue monitoring en snelle respons op incidenten.
• Je helpt ons bij het integreren van security in onze innovatieprocessen.
• Je begeleidt collega's en klanten in het toepassen van security best practices.
• Je werkt met tools als EDR, XDR, vulnerability scanners en cloud security platforms.
• Je bewaakt compliance (denk aan ISO 27001, NIS2, AVG) en schakelt met auditors en klanten.

Samenvatting

Als SecOps Lead Engineer krijg je bij ons de kans om echt verschil te maken: voor onze klanten, onze manier van werken en in het team.

Dit Kun Je Verwachten

• Een passend salaris bij je kennis en ervaring.
• Ambitieuze en gezellige werkomgeving.

Solliciteren

Jouw competenties

Wij zoeken vooral enthousiaste collega’s die graag samen met ons aan Arcus IT willen bouwen! Daarnaast zou het mooi meegenomen zijn als je aan de volgende wensen voldoet:

• Ruime ervaring (5+ jaar) in een vergelijkbare rol.
• Je hebt grip op security monitoring, incident response en threat detection.
• Je communiceert makkelijk met zowel techneuten als klanten.
• Sterke analytische en probleemoplossende vaardigheden.
• Je vindt het leuk om een team op sleeptouw te nemen en security naar een hoger niveau te tillen.
• Relevante certificeringen als onderbouwing van je expertise (CISSP, OSCP, GCIH) zijn een pré, maar niet verplicht.

Ons aanbod

Naast mooie arbeidsvoorwaarden kun je verwachten dat je bij een informele en groeiende organisatie komt. Uitdaging? Ontwikkeling? Dat zal ook zeker niet ontbreken! Verder kun je het volgende verwachten:

• Werken bij een club met ambitie, energie en humor.
• Aantrekkelijk salaris tussen de € 4.500 en € 5.700.
• Auto, laptop en telefoon van de zaak.
• Solide pensioenregeling.
• 25 vakantiedagen.

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Carry1st is Africa's leading games publisher and monetisation platform, helping top global companies grow their player base and revenue across Africa and the Middle East. We launch, localise, and scale games for global audiences, operate the region's fastest-growing digital top-up web shop, and offer a payments platform that boosts revenue by up to 10x in markets with low card usage but high demand for digital content.

Our partners include Activision, EA, Riot Games, and Netease. Backed by investors like a16z, Bitkraft, Google, Konvoy, Sony, Riot Games, and Nas, we're solving hard problems at the intersection of gaming, fintech, and digital commerce.

As a Lead Engineer of the Shop Team you will be responsible for leading the delivery of our Carry1st Shop. This role will provide you an opportunity to evolve and grow our Carry1st Shop across multiple distribution channels.

In this role, you will gain knowledge of how the gaming industry works from a monetisation perspective, and also be able to work with different gaming partners at different points of the Carry1st journey. This opportunity will also provide you the experience of joining a technical journey to scale the platform to be used by millions of African and Middle Eastern gamers.

You will.

• Collaborate closely with senior stakeholders to understand requirements and convert these into technical requirements for the development team
• Lead the development team in the design, implementation, testing, deployment, monitoring and maintenance phases of our engineering process
• Write testable, scalable and efficient code as well as conducting regular code reviews
• Promote development best practices and continue to improve these by partnering with our Senior Staff Engineers and CTO
• Perform line management duties and grow the engineering careers of your direct reports
  
  

• You have proven success as a team lead. You can collaborate with non engineering (sometimes non English speaking) stakeholders really well and know what it takes to lead teams through software delivery
• Strong system design skills. You are able to consistently design scalable features and document these efficiently for the team
• Strong knowledge of Full Stack Software Development. Our stack uses next.js, Java, Spring, PostgreSQL, RabbitMQ and AWS. You know how to write scalable software and review code efficiently
• Experience with E-commerce related frameworks and tools related to Analytics, CMS, Experimentation, Localisation
• Strong project management skills using Scrum. You know the purpose of each Scrum ceremony well, how to measure the effectiveness of your team and how to manage the scrum backlog effectively with your product manager
  
  

• Build awesome, industry-changing products, every day
• Grow with a VC-backed startup at the intersection of gaming and fintech
• Work from anywhere in the world with international teammates
• Own shares in the Company - enabling you to benefit from the value you create
  
  

• Co-working excursions: Travel to meet your colleagues in cities around the world
• Awesome equipment: Get everything you need to work effectively
• Remote working allowance: Put an additional $600 / year to optimise your WFH experience
• Learning and development: Attend courses, conferences and training events
• Social events: Participate in regular company events to relax and connect with teammates
• Birthday leave: Enjoy a paid day off on your special day
  
  

• Andreessen Horowitz shared why they invested in Carry1st
• VentureBeat announced that Carry1st has raised $27 million to develop and publish mobile games in Africa
• Remerge hosted Cordel on a podcast to discuss Carry1st and the African gaming market

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Electrical Lead Engineer to form part of our engineering team, with the ability to fit into the DNA of our company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Apart from a contained and well-rounded person with a high EQ level, he/she will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in their role.

Triz Engineering Solutions ( is a premium product engineering and development company specializing in end-to-end turn-key commercial vehicle development. We provide end-to-end engineering services for commercial vehicle engineering and development from feasibility and conceptualization, through productionization and service support. Our solutions include zero emissions such as battery electric- and fuel cell- as well as hybrid- or conventional powered products. We also offer solutions for other advanced vehicle technologies such as ADAS, vehicle autonomy and telematics. Our services are turnkey solutions that are validation tested and ready for mass production. Our product development expertise includes medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, off highway, refuse and several other specialized and vocational vehicle markets.

To lead and enhance the electrical design capabilities within Triz Engineering Solutions, ensuring high-quality engineering outputs, effective project management, and exceptional customer satisfaction.

• BEng, B.Sc or B.Tech degree in Electrical Engineering
• 8 to 10 years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably wiring design and controller integration in the automotive electrical design environment.
• Be willing to travel overseas for variable periods depending on the particular needs at that time.

• Develop and lead a cohesive electrical design team.
• Implement strategies to optimize team performance and collaboration.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers to prioritize design resource allocation.
• Ensure efficient utilization of design resources based on customer requirements.

• Delegate tasks effectively to engineering personnel.
• Manage project timelines to achieve milestones and promptly address deviations.

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to design engineers.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specifications and industry standards.

• Organize and lead internal design reviews to ensure technical soundness.
• Conduct design reviews with customers and suppliers to validate design integrity.

• Perform CAD design tasks, including 3D modelling and the creation of 2D drawings.
• Maintain accurate product data within customer PDM systems.

• Support custom order engineering requests and prioritize design projects.
• Oversee administrative tasks, including performance reviews, mentorship, and training.

• Achievement of team goals and objectives.
• Employee satisfaction and retention rate.

• Positive feedback and ratings from customers.
• Meeting or exceeding customer expectations on project deliverables.

• Adherence to project timelines and milestone completion.
• Proactive management of delays or deviations.

• Compliance with customer specifications and engineering standards.
• Reduction in design-related issues and rework.

• Optimized utilization of design resources based on project demands.
• Cost-effective allocation of resources to meet project requirements.

• Successful outcomes of internal and customer design reviews.
• Improvement in design accuracy and integrity.

• Timely completion of CAD design tasks.
• Accuracy and completeness of 3D models and 2D drawings.

• Completion of performance reviews and development plans.
• Successful implementation of mentorship and training programs.

• Enhanced Planning and Leadership Skills:
• Participation in leadership development programs.
• Implementation of improved planning strategies within the team.

• Commitment to ongoing skill development and training.
• Adoption of best practices in automotive engineering and CAD design.

08h00 – 17h00, Monday to Friday (subject to change) with core hours and flexi time and may require overtime as per project. Leave is based on statutory requirements.

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, with provision for RA and Medical. To apply please submit a copy of your CV and a motivational letter with three contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Full-time

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

· Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role (minimum 3 years).

· Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes, and Terraform.

· Proficient with Jira and Bitbucket.

· Experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).

· Proven experience with CI/CD tools.

· Knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure as code (IaC).

· Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).

· Understanding of Agile workflows is advantageous.

· Certifications in DevOps and/or related systems/tools are advantageous.

Behavioral Dimensions Required

· Excellent communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Strong analysis and troubleshooting skills; willingness to learn new technologies.

Brief Description of Key Performance Areas

· Part of the core team for a Greenfield project.

· Collaborate with software developers to understand application requirements and design infrastructure solutions.

· Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines.

· Automate manual processes to improve efficiency and reduce errors.

· Monitor, maintain, and potentially re-implement on-premises clusters or Azure cloud architecture to ensure high availability and performance.

· Troubleshoot deployment and infrastructure issues.

· Implement security best practices to protect data and applications.

· Keep up to date with industry trends and best practices.

Additional Information

As a DevOps Lead Engineer, your primary role involves ensuring smooth deployment, automating processes, and scaling applications and infrastructure effectively. You will work closely with Development and Infrastructure teams to refine processes, improve the development lifecycle, and contribute to Amrod’s Greenfield Project, influencing future technological directions while managing your DevOps responsibilities.

N.B.

1. Applications must be sent to our recruitment email at with an updated CV and/or motivational letter.
2. The company will consider its Employment Equity Policy during candidate selection.
3. Only candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted.
4. If no response is received within 5 working days after the closing date, your application was unsuccessful.

Reference: NWA003394-BOM-1

If you're a seasoned Cloud Lead Engineer, eager to make your mark on the digital frontier, we want to hear from you!

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field
• Over 5+ years of hands-on experience
• Deep understanding of both front-end and back-end technologies
• Extensive experience working with cloud platforms AWS and Azure
• Proficiency in building and deploying applications in a cloud-native environment
• Proven ability to design scalable, resilient, and secure architecture for cloud-based applications
• Demonstrated leadership experience, including mentoring, leading technical teams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code tools
• A knack for unravelling complex challenges and translating them into elegant technical solutions
• A growth mindset that keeps you hungry for exploring new technologies and industry trends

For more information contact:

Looking for a talented DevOps Lead Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth deployment, automation, and scaling of our client's applications and infrastructure. You will work closely with the Development and Infrastructure teams to streamline processes and optimise the development lifecycle.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role. (Minimum 5 years)
• Proficient in Docker, Kubernetes & Terraform.
• Proficient with Jira, Bitbucket.
• Experience with configuration management tools (e.g. Terraform, Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
• Proven Experience with CI/CD Tools. Implement and manage continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Knowledge of cloud services and infrastructure as code (IAC)
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Understanding of Agile workflows is advantageous.
• Certification in DevOps and/or DevOps systems/tools are advantageous

Should you meet the requirements for this position, please email your CV to (Email Address Removed). You can also contact the IT team on (Phone Number Removed); or visit our website at (URL Removed) NOTE: When replying to the advert, also include the reference number in the subject line. Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Desired Skills:

• Docker
• Kubernetes
• Jira

Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Mechanical Lead Engineer to form part of the senior structure, with the ability to direct and guide design engineers on technical related aspects. He/She should have exceptional organizational leadership skills with the capacity to fit into the DNA of our company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Triz Engineering Solutions ( is a premium product engineering and development company specializing in end-to-end turn-key commercial vehicle development. We provide end-to-end engineering services for commercial vehicle engineering and development from feasibility and conceptualization, through productionization and service support. Our solutions include zero emissions such as battery electric- and fuel cell- as well as hybrid- or conventional powered products. We also offer solutions for other advanced vehicle technologies such as ADAS, vehicle autonomy and telematics. Our services are turnkey solutions that are validation tested and ready for mass production. Our product development expertise includes medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles in applications such as delivery, bus, motorhome, off highway, refuse and several other specialized and vocational vehicle markets.

To lead and optimize mechanical design operations at Triz Engineering Solutions, ensuring exceptional project delivery, effective team management, and alignment with customer expectations and industry standards.

• B Eng, B.Sc or B.Tech degree in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering
• 7 to 10 years of post-graduate engineering design experience, preferably in the automotive design environment
• Be willing to travel overseas for variable periods depending on the needs at that time.

• Develop and lead a high-performing mechanical design team.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to design engineers.

• Interface with customers to understand project requirements and prioritize design resources accordingly.
• Efficiently delegate tasks to engineering personnel based on project demands.

• Manage project timelines to achieve milestones and communicate proactively about deviations.
• Ensure designs comply with customer specifications and engineering standards.

• Organize and lead internal design reviews to validate technical soundness and compliance.
• Conduct design reviews with customers and suppliers to ensure alignment with project objectives.

• Execute CAD design tasks, including 3D modeling and creation of 2D drawings.
• Maintain accurate product data within customer PDM systems.

• Provide support for custom order engineering requests and prioritize project tasks.
• Execute administrative duties including performance reviews and documentation.

• Achievement of team goals and objectives.
• Employee satisfaction and professional growth within the team.

• Positive feedback from customers on project deliverables.
• Meeting or exceeding customer expectations on design quality and timelines.

• Adherence to project schedules and milestone completion.
• Optimal utilization of design resources to minimize project delays.

• Reduction in design-related issues and rework.
• Compliance with customer specifications and industry standards.

• Successful outcomes of internal and customer design reviews.
• Improvement in design accuracy and alignment with project requirements.

• Timely completion of CAD design tasks with high accuracy.
• Efficient management of product data within PDM systems.

• Enhanced Planning and Leadership Skills: Participation in leadership development programs. Implementation of advanced planning strategies to optimize team performance.
• Continuous Improvement and Technical Excellence: Commitment to ongoing skill development in automotive engineering and CAD design. Adoption of best practices to enhance design quality and project management.

08h00 – 17h00, Monday to Friday (subject to change) with core hours and flexi time and may require overtime as per project. Leave is based on statutory requirements.

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package. To apply please send a copy of your CV and a motivational letter (as part of your CV) with three contactable references. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Full-time