Head of Engineering
| Location: | Johannesburg |
| Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
| Type: | Permanent |
| Reference: | #GZ61397 |
| Company: | e-Merge IT Recruitment |
Build more than software. Build the team that builds it.We're looking for a
Head of Engineering who can combine deep technical expertise with strong leadership to drive engineering excellence across our technology landscape.
If you're passionate about architecture, mentoring developers, improving delivery practices, and building a high-performance engineering culture, we'd like to talk.
Technology environmentYou'll work within a modern engineering ecosystem that includes:- Java
- Salesforce and apex
- RESTful APIs and enterprise integrations
- GitHub, CI/CD and automation
- Test-driven development (TDD)
- Agile delivery practices
- Scalable enterprise architecture
- Security-conscious engineering
- AI-Assisted development workflows
What we're looking orf- 8+ years of software development experience with a strong technical foundation
- 5+ years of hands-on Java development experience
- Salesforce/apex experience highly advantageous
- Proven experience leading architecture and technical decision-making across teams
- Experience building and maintaining modern CI/CD and deployment pipelines
- Strong understanding of software engineering best practices and maintainable system design
- Track record of mentoring, coaching, and growing engineering talent
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to balance technical excellence with business priorities
Bonus points:- Salesforce certifications (platform developer I preferred)
- Platform developer II, application architect, system architect, or technical architect certifications
- Penetration testing or security engineering experience
- Front-end development exposure
- Large-scale API and integration architecture experience
- Agile/scrum leadership experience
- Experience leveraging AI tools to improve engineering productivity and software delivery
Reference Number:
GZ61397To apply or discuss this opportunity, contact Garth at
az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call 011 463 3633.
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Posted on 15 Jun 13:33, Closing date 14 Aug