Remote Software Engineering and Development Leadership jobs open to Africa.

Africa? Yes. $$$? When they say. Stack? Before the essay.

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20 openings. None older than 30 days.

Newest first

Engineering Manager, SRE

1 day ago
$75,450 to $169,700 per yearopen to WorldwideFull-time

AWS · Kubernetes · Docker

Kubernetes in production, AWS at meaningful scale, Hands-on AI building, Solid o11y practices, Infrastructure as code with Terraform, CI/CD systems, Docker, Running a reliability practice, People leadership in SRE, Coaching craft and soft skills, Conflict resolution, Hiring engineers, Understanding regulated environments

Remote - Referral BoardRemote Referral Board Inc. is a fully remote HR technology company providing a SaaS platform for employee referral programs tailored to distributed teams, targeting global businesses in need of efficient hiring solutions.

Engineering Manager, SRE

1 day ago
$75,450 to $169,700 per yearopen to WorldwideFull-time

AWS · Kubernetes

SRE team leadership, Kubernetes in production, AWS at scale, AI infrastructure scaling, Incident response, SLOs and error budgets, Infrastructure as code with Terraform, CI/CD systems, Observability practices, Conflict resolution in teams

RemoteRemote is a global HR tech B2B SaaS platform headquartered remotely, specializing in payroll, compliance, and employment management for businesses hiring international teams.

Senior Engineering Manager

3 days ago
salary not disclosedopen to WorldwideSeniorFull-time

Java

10 years of experience, Mobile development, Managing teams of 25+ engineers, Change management, Engineering excellence, Game development experience, C++/C#/Java/Scala expertise, High-load product experience, Game engine architecture understanding

PlayrixPlayrix is a Dublin-based mobile game developer specializing in free-to-play casual puzzle and city-building games, with a global reach and a B2C business model.

Azure DevOps & Infrastructure Lead (Backbase)

4 days ago
$100,000 to $150,000 per yearopen to WorldwideLeadFull-time

Azure

5 years of experience, Microsoft Azure, Azure DevOps, Enterprise networking, GitOps, Infrastructure-as-Code, CI/CD pipelines, Containerized architectures

Aequilibrium Software Inc.Aequilibrium Software Inc. is a Vancouver-based B2B technology consulting firm specializing in custom software solutions for FinTech and Immersive Learning, supporting digital transformation for businesses globally.

Senior Engineering Manager, Platform

5 days ago
$181,130 to $208,300 per yearopen to United States + United Kingdom + KenyaSeniorFull-time

8 years of experience, Backend foundation, Recruiting and retaining engineers, Building strong engineering culture, Technical judgment, Product-development fluency, Managing senior engineers, Driving operational excellence

GiveDirectlyGiveDirectly is a New York City-based nonprofit organization providing unconditional cash transfers to individuals in extreme poverty, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and Bangladesh, focusing on poverty alleviation and international development.

Software Quality Manager

7 days ago
$129,193 to $202,962 per yearopen to North AmericaFull-time

Python · PHP

Technical management experience, Go, Python, PHP, Open source development methodologies, Automated testing, Technical documentation writing, Experience with remote teams, Large-scale developer ecosystems, Testing automation tools, Documentation as code tools

Wikimedia FoundationThe Wikimedia Foundation is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization providing free, multilingual educational content through its wiki-based projects, including Wikipedia, targeting a global audience.

Senior IT Support Specialist

9 days ago
$70,000 to $100,000 per yearopen to Philippines + South Africa + ArmeniaSeniorFull-time

5 years of experience, ITIL Processes Knowledge, Fresh Service or ServiceNow, Microsoft Windows 10, Active Directory, WAN/LAN/Wi-Fi, Cloud Services, Mobile Device Management Platforms, Endpoint Client Security software, Help Desk oversight experience, Project management experience

SourcefitSourcefit is a Manila-based BPO company specializing in offshore staffing and virtual assistant services for the healthcare, real estate, and logistics industries, primarily serving B2B clients globally.

Senior Engineering & Integration Manager

10 days ago
$120,000 to $180,000 per yearopen to Africa + North America + EuropeSeniorFull-time

18 years of experience, Mining project leadership, EPCM contractor management, Constructability reviews, Technical risk management, Value engineering, Multi-discipline technical foundation, Engineering management plans, HAZOP/HAZID facilitation, International travel willingness, Experience in African operating environments

KoBold MetalsKoBold Metals is a US-based B2B company specializing in AI-driven mineral exploration for critical minerals like copper and lithium, essential for the energy transition.

Java Backend Engineering Team Lead (South Africa)

10 days ago
R1,056,096 to R1,759,200 per yearopen to South AfricaLeadFull-time

Java · AWS

8 years of experience, Java, Microservices, AWS, Spring framework, 3+ years leadership experience, South Africa based

TikoTiko is an African non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing adolescent girls' health and resilience through a tech-enabled platform that connects them with health services, operating in multiple African countries and beyond.

Java Backend Engineering Team Lead (Kenya)

10 days ago
Ksh444,178 to Ksh740,000 per monthopen to KenyaLeadFull-time

Java · AWS

8 years of experience, Java, Microservices, AWS, Spring framework, Leadership experience, Team performance reviews, Building scalable systems, Based in Kenya

TikoTiko is an African non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing adolescent girls' health and resilience through a tech-enabled platform that connects them with health services, operating in multiple African countries and beyond.

Senior Software Engineer: Social & AI - MetaMask

11 days ago
$130,000 to $190,000 per yearopen to Africa + Middle EastSeniorFull-time

TypeScript · JavaScript · React

6 years of experience, React, React Native, Modern Javascript (ES6/TypeScript), Blockchain fundamentals, Cross-platform/browser compatibility, Continuous Integration, Web-based security threats, Multiple blockchain protocols, Cross-chain bridges, Web3 product knowledge

ConsensysConsensys is a Fort Worth, Texas-based blockchain technology company specializing in decentralized software services and applications on the Ethereum blockchain, primarily serving B2B clients in the Web3 and DeFi sectors.

Staff Engineer - Money, Risk & Payment Ancillaries

12 days ago
salary not disclosedopen to WorldwideStaffFull-time

Kotlin · AWS

8 years of experience, Go, Kotlin, Financial systems architecture, Real-time risk decisioning, Fraud prevention systems, AWS, Distributed systems, Event-driven design, Chargeback management, Scam prevention, CI/CD workflows, Mentorship, Cross-functional collaboration, AI-driven systems

YunoYuno is a global payment orchestration platform headquartered in [location], specializing in B2B payment infrastructure that enables businesses to integrate over 1,000 payment methods through a single API.

Staff Engineer - Trust & Vault

12 days ago
salary not disclosedopen to WorldwideStaffFull-time

Kotlin · AWS

8 years of experience, Go, Kotlin, PCI DSS card vaulting, Tokenization, 3DS/SCA authentication, Payment optimization, AWS, Distributed systems architecture, Event-driven design, Mentorship

YunoYuno is a global payment orchestration platform headquartered in [location], specializing in B2B payment infrastructure that enables businesses to integrate over 1,000 payment methods through a single API.

Team Lead - Trading

15 days ago
salary not disclosedopen to United States + Canada + United Kingdom + Brazil + NigeriaLeadFull-time

Python · Java · Rust

C/C++, Go, Zig, Rust, Java, Scala, Python, Order Management Systems (OMS), Risk Management Systems (RMS), Low latency optimization, High throughput optimization, Distributed systems, Concurrency control, Analytical mindset, System design, Mentoring engineers, Cross-team collaboration

AlpacaAlpaca is a US-based fintech company providing self-clearing brokerage infrastructure and APIs for stocks, ETFs, options, and crypto, serving financial institutions globally.

Senior Software Engineer, MediaWiki Content Platform Team

15 days ago
$116,633 to $181,243 per yearopen to North AmericaSeniorFull-time

JavaScript · Node.js · PHP

5 years of experience, PHP, JavaScript, Parser generators, Interpreters, Language runtimes, Compilers, Open source contribution, Node.js, Wikitext familiarity, Mentoring engineers, Designing reliable software components

Wikimedia FoundationThe Wikimedia Foundation is a San Francisco-based nonprofit organization providing free, multilingual educational content through its wiki-based projects, including Wikipedia, targeting a global audience.

Chief Technology Officer

18 days ago
$366,000 to $518,000 per yearopen to United States + United Kingdom + KenyaExecutiveFull-time

AI first, Deep technical judgment, Exceptional talent management, Business judgment under ambiguity, Experience in operationally complex domains, Cross-functional partnership, Building technology organizations

GiveDirectlyGiveDirectly is a New York City-based nonprofit organization providing unconditional cash transfers to individuals in extreme poverty, primarily in sub-Saharan Africa and Bangladesh, focusing on poverty alleviation and international development.

Lead Site Reliability Engineer - Imunify Reliability Platform (remote work)

23 days ago
$120,000 to $160,000 per yearopen to WorldwideLeadFull-time

Python · Rust

SLO framework definition, Strong Python, Go, Rust, Time-series telemetry, Prometheus/OpenMetrics, Grafana, Distributed systems debugging, Configuration management, CI at production scale, Telemetry design for external systems

CloudlinuxCloudLinux is a B2B commercial Linux distribution provider headquartered in an unspecified location, specializing in server stability and security solutions for the web hosting industry, serving shared hosting and VPS providers globally.

Senior Software Engineer - AI Enablement HR

25 days ago
salary not disclosedopen to Canada + United Kingdom + Ireland + Mexico + Spain + Brazil + United Arab Emirates + Poland + Portugal + Argentina + Romania + Switzerland + South Africa + Lithuania + CzechiaSeniorFull-time

Python

5 years of experience, AI/ML applications, n8n, Claude API, Python, HR systems integration, Workday, HR compliance, agentic workflows, automation impact tracking, cross-jurisdictional privacy, People Operations experience

KrakenKraken is a global fintech B2B and B2C cryptocurrency exchange platform, dedicated to accelerating crypto adoption and headquartered remotely with a presence in over 70 countries.

Senior Software Engineer, Google Play

25 days ago
salary not disclosedopen to KenyaSeniorFull-time

5 years of experience, Server-side programming, Data structures and algorithms, Technical leadership, Accessible technologies, Full-stack development

Google

Staff Security Engineer, Walrus

29 days ago
salary not disclosedopen to WorldwideStaffFull-time

8 years of experience, Security generalist, AI/ML for security tooling, Decentralized storage knowledge, Security-by-design implementation, Cross-functional security leadership, Architectural security guidance

Mysten LabsMysten Labs is a Palo Alto-based Web3 infrastructure company specializing in the Sui Layer 1 blockchain platform, offering B2B solutions for gaming, DeFi, and NFT sectors globally.