Tech Lead

Description:

An opportunity has become available for a Tech Lead based in Johannesburg and or Cape Town.

Purpose of the position:

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Technical Lead. As a Technical Lead, you will be involved in designing and developing quality software, oversee the development of complex software applications, mentor and coach team members, and ensure the successful delivery of projects.

Key duties and responsibilities but, not limited:

• Leadership and Team Management:

Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing technical guidance, mentorship.
Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor the progress of team members to ensure timely delivery of projects.
Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team

• Software Development:

Translate business requirements into detailed designs for implementation.
Develop high-quality software applications using a variety of programming languages and frameworks, including Python, Java/Kotlin, JavaScript, Vue.JS, Node.JS, C#, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL.
Design and architect scalable and efficient solutions based on business requirements and technical specifications.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful project execution.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
Take responsibility for quality throughout the SDLC and ensure that deployments are successful.
Create and maintain integration, unit, component, and user acceptance tests.

• Technical Expertise:

Possess a deep understanding and hands-on experience with various technologies, including but not limited to Docker, MySQL, AWS (Lambdas/EC2/S3/SQS,SNS), API development, ElasticCache, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ
Utilize tools such as IntelliJ Idea, Postman, Visual Studio Code, Medis/Redis UI Tool, MySQL Workbench, GitLab, and Atlassian to optimize development processes and ensure code quality.
Extensive understanding of Microservices and Web API integration.

• Project Management:

Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
Help your team to estimate and break down work.
Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and management


Qualifications, Experience & Requirements :

• Matric (Grade 12)
• A bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science (or similar) is highly advantageous.
• Skills and experience:
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a software developer – 2 years of which in a senior role.
• Previous experience in a leadership role highly beneficial.
• Excellent soft skills (communication, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, facilitation, leadership).
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of software developers.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with the mentioned technologies and tools.
• Experience in JS (including Vue.JS and Node.JS).
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL, MySQL, AWS (Lambdas/EC2/S3/SQS/SNS), API development, RabbitMQ, Redis, Kafka.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks as needed.
• Extensive understanding of Microservices and Web API integration.
• Familiarity with development tools like IntelliJ Idea, Postman, Visual Studio Code, MySQL Workbench, GitLab, and Atlassian.
• Ability to analyse complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and corresponding agile methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• A passion for staying up to date with the latest trends and advancements in software development
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

Reporting structure:

• Reports to: Head of Software Engineering

Requirements:

• Leadership and Team Management:

• Software Development:

• Technical Expertise:

• Project Management:

• Matric (Grade 12)
• A bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science (or similar) is highly advantageous.
• Skills and experience:
• Minimum of 6 years of experience as a software developer – 2 years of which in a senior role.
• Previous experience in a leadership role highly beneficial.
• Excellent soft skills (communication, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, facilitation, leadership).
• Proven experience leading and managing a team of software developers.
• Strong understanding and practical experience with the mentioned technologies and tools.
• Experience in JS (including Vue.JS and Node.JS).
• Hands-on experience with MS SQL, MySQL, AWS (Lambdas/EC2/S3/SQS/SNS), API development, RabbitMQ, Redis, Kafka.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks as needed.
• Extensive understanding of Microservices and Web API integration.
• Familiarity with development tools like IntelliJ Idea, Postman, Visual Studio Code, MySQL Workbench, GitLab, and Atlassian.
• Ability to analyse complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
• Extensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and corresponding agile methodologies.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• A passion for staying up to date with the latest trends and advancements in software development
• Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders

• Reports to: Head of Software Engineering