Tech Lead

Overview

An opportunity has become available for a Tech Lead based in Johannesburg and or Cape Town.

Purpose Of The Position

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Lead. As a Technical Lead, you will be involved in designing and developing quality software, oversee the development of complex software applications, mentor and coach team members, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management : Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship. Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor the progress of team members to ensure timely delivery of projects. Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
• Software Development : Translate business requirements into detailed designs for implementation. Develop high-quality software applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks, including Python, Java / Kotlin, JavaScript, Vue.JS, Node.JS, C#, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL. Design and architect scalable and efficient solutions based on business requirements and technical specifications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful project execution. Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards and best practices. Take responsibility for quality throughout the SDLC and ensure that deployments are successful. Create and maintain integration, unit, component, and user acceptance tests.
• Technical Expertise : Possess a deep understanding and hands-on experience with Docker, MySQL, AWS (Lambdas / EC2 / S3 / SQS,SNS), API development, ElasticCache, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ. Utilize tools such as IntelliJ IDEA, Postman, Visual Studio Code, Medis / Redis UI Tool, MySQL Workbench, GitLab, and Atlassian to optimize development processes and ensure code quality. Extensive understanding of Microservices and Web API integration.
• Project Management : Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables. Help your team to estimate and break down work. Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies. Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards. Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Reporting structure : Reports to : Head of Software Engineering.

Qualifications, Experience & Requirements

Employment type

Seniority level

Additional notes

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