Description:
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 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, scrummasters, 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.
Closing Date: 17 April 2025
To apply or this role, please forward CVs to jobs@emporium.co.za and use POS25065 / Technical Lead