Introduction

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.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technology Environment

You'll work within a modern engineering ecosystem that includes:

Java
Salesforce & Apex
RESTful APIs & Enterprise Integrations
GitHub, CI/CD & Automation
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
Agile Delivery Practices
Scalable Enterprise Architecture
Security-Conscious Engineering
AI-Assisted Development Workflows

What We're Looking For

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: GZ61397

To apply or discuss this opportunity, contact Garth at garthz@e-merge.co.za or call 011 463 3633.

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