Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West)

Overview

A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide the development team to deliver high-quality code, build scalable and maintainable architecture, and continuously improve engineering processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is equally passionate about technology and team leadership. To succeed, you\u2019ll need 7+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role, with strong proficiency in PHP and Node.js, a solid background in SaaS and microservices architectures, and deep familiarity with the AWS cloud platform.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership : Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of system
• Hands-on Development : Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code, when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
• Architecture & Design : Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are 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, scrum masters, UX designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Tech Stack & Innovation : Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

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