IT - Technical Lead Programmer - Software Development

3 weeks ago

Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa Emporium Human Capital Full time
IT - Technical Lead Programmer - Software Development

Technical Lead Programmer - Software Development (POS25072b)

Somerset West

R 45000 to R 47000 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:

  1. 7+ years' experience in software development with at least 2 years in Technical Leadership role
  2. Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.
  3. Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.
  4. Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
  5. Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
  6. Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and maintaining coding standards.
  7. Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
  8. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  9. Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  10. Experience with containerization e.g. Docker.
  11. Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
  12. Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Technical Leadership : Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of system.
  2. Hands-on Development : Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
  3. Architecture & Design : Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.
  4. Mentorship & Team Development : Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
  5. Code Review & Quality Assurance : Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality through testing strategies.
  6. Agile Development : Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.
  7. Collaboration : Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrummasters, UX designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  8. Tech Stack & Innovation : Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

Closing Date: 9 May 2025

To apply for this role, please forward CVs to and use POS25072 / Technical Programmer

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