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