Dev Technical Lead

Carlysle Human CapitalPretoria, South Africa

2 days ago

Job description

Job Overview :

We are looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join an innovative digital team. The successful candidate will take ownership of the technical direction, architecture, and execution of projects across multiple clients and industries.

You will lead a talented development team, driving delivery excellence across Next.js, React, Laravel, and Node.js applications while ensuring scalability, performance, and security. You will also explore emerging technologies, including blockchain, AI, and headless architectures to future-proof digital offerings.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of developers (front-end, back-end, and DevOps)
Define and implement scalable application architectures using Next.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel
Oversee all stages of the software development lifecycle : planning, estimation, design, development, testing, deployment, and support
Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions
Author and maintain Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS)
Enforce and continuously improve coding standards, code review practices, and documentation quality
Manage technical delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to deadlines
Identify and mitigate technical risks and scope creep early in the project lifecycle
Champion best practices in CI / CD, cloud hosting, security, and performance optimisation
Conduct architecture reviews and guide the adoption of new frameworks and technologies
Implement and prototype blockchain-based solutions (e.g., smart contracts, decentralised integrations)
Lead technical interviews, hiring, and onboarding of developers
Support the professional growth and career development of junior and intermediate developers
Collaborate with leadership to align technology decisions with broader business objectives

Minimum Requirements :

Experience :

Minimum 810 years professional development experience, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role

Proven track record delivering enterprise-level web and mobile applications

Core Technologies :

Backend : PHP, Laravel, Node.js (TypeScript)

Frontend : Next.js, React, Vue.js, HTML5, SASS

Mobile : Flutter, ReactNative

Databases : PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB

APIs : RESTful & GraphQL

CMS : Headless CMS architectures

Version Control : Git, Git Repositories, GitFlow strategy

DevOps : AWS CodeDeploy, Docker

Testing : PHPUnit, e2e Testing

Security : Application hardening, OWASP principles, access control

Performance : Site optimisation, caching (Redis, Cloudflare), SEO fundamentals

Documentation : Swagger integration or equivalent

Tools & Methodologies :

Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab

Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies

Experience managing hybrid or remote development teams

Familiarity with UX / UI principles, accessibility standards, and SEO

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