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 & Inn
11 Mar 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za