Technical Lead (POS25065)
Somerset West
R 45 000 to R 47 000 per month
PURPOSE OF JOB
We are seeking a Technical Lead who is hands-on with coding and architecture while also being an effective mentor and leader. Play a critical role in guiding our development team, ensuring high-quality code, scalable architecture, and efficient processes. Position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a
passion for both people and technology.
REQUIREMENTS :
- 7+ years experience in software development with at least 2 years in Technical Leadership role
- Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.
- Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.
- Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
- Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI / CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
- Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and
- maintaining coding standards.
- Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong people management skills
- Experience with containerisation e.g. Docker
- Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
- Prior experience in a SaaS environment.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership : Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in softwaredevelopment, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of systemHands-on Development : Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code whennecessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.Architecture & Design : Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutionsare scalable, secure, and efficient.Mentorship & Team Development : Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers,fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.Code Review & Quality Assurance : Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards,and ensure software quality through testing strategies.Agile Development : Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups,and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrummasters, uxdesigners, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirementsinto technical solutions.Tech Stack & Innovation : Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting andimplementing improvements where applicable.Closing Date : 17 April 2025