Team Lead – Full Stack Angular Developer (JHB)

Datafin IT RecruitmentJohannesburg, South Africa

30+ days ago

Job description

ENVIRONMENT :

Our client is a dynamic, fast-paced software supplier operating with the agility of a startup and the backing of established venture capital. They are seeking a Team Lead Full Stack JavaScript Developer to take a leading role within their high-performance engineering team, focused on building scalable SaaS products that enhance productivity and support business operations globally. This is a hands-on technical leadership position. The successful candidate will lead product development efforts, mentor a team of developers, and work closely with both the executive and product management teams to deliver impactful features and robust systems.

DUTIES :

Leadership & Mentorship

Lead a team of developers by setting coding standards, guiding architecture decisions, and ensuring quality through code reviews.
Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
Help translate business goals into technical strategies and development plans.

Architecture & Development

Architect and build high-volume, full-stack web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, Angular / React / Vue).

Contribute to the design and development of scalable server-side logic, RESTful APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure.

Collaborate on the design of mobile-first and responsive web interfaces.

Maintain and improve NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).

Project Delivery & Process

Work closely with the product team to define features, estimate timelines, and prioritize tasks.

Drive the teams adherence to agile methodologies, CI / CD pipelines, and high-quality deployment processes.

Support production systems to ensure stability and uptime (24 / 7 / 365 readiness when needed).

Ensure clear documentation of systems, architecture, and development practices.

REQUIREMENTS : Experience

5+ years of full-stack JavaScript development (Node.js, modern front-end frameworks).

2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.

Experience in scaling and maintaining high-volume production systems.

Background in mobile / web development, CI / CD pipelines, and working within agile teams.

Strong experience with NoSQL (MongoDB preferred) and Git.

Tech Stack

Backend : Node.js

Frontend : Angular (preferred), React or Vue

Database : MongoDB, Redis

DevOps / Infra : AWS (EC2, S3, VPC), Git, Docker (advantageous)

Testing / Tools : TDD, CI / CD, GitHub / GitLab pipelines

Bonus Skills

TypeScript, GoLang, PostgreSQL / Redshift

Mobile development (Ionic, Android, iOS)

AWS or GCP certifications

Familiarity with ElasticSearch, Docker, Kubernetes

What Makes You a Great Fit

You''re a problem solver with a passion for elegant code and quality solutions.

You thrive in a startup-style environment and enjoy wearing multiple hats.

You''re proactive, collaborative, and capable of translating business needs into smart technical solutions.

Youre excited by the idea of building products used at a global scale.

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