Software Engineering Lead

Software Engineering Lead - Web Old Mutual South Africa Let's Write Africa's Story Together We are seeking an Engineering Team Lead of cross‑functional teams to join our leadership team and drive technical excellence, project execution, and the professional development of our engineering staff. The Engineering Team Lead’s role is equal parts technical development and people management, with a focus on building the platform that other engineers will build on. Job Description The incumbent will be responsible for the development of full‑stack systems, looking into the design, development process and testing of software applications and ensuring it meets the needs of Old Mutual and its customers. The expectation of this role is to lead engineers across multiple agile teams across our business. Location Sandton | Pinelands | Umhlanga Responsibilities Lead and inspire a team of talented software engineers, providing technical guidance, architectural direction, and mentorship. Be involved in recruitment and mentoring activities across the chapter and help drive the growth of an engineering culture. Lead the end‑to‑end design, development, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience. Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope. Identify strengths and growth areas of team members and develop plans for their professional growth and skill enhancement. Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the engineering team and cross‑functional teams. Help the team tackle technical challenges, remove roadblocks, and ensure projects meet high‑quality standards. Establish testing strategies, develop unit tests, and provide expertise in debugging and optimizing code for performance and reliability. Integrate APIs and third‑party services, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency. Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services to optimise application deployment and scaling. Drive architectural decisions, system design, and code reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable software solutions. Contribute to the development and execution of the company’s technical strategy and roadmap. Act as a liaison between the engineering team and non‑technical stakeholders, providing updates and ensuring alignment with project goals. Experience, Skills and Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience). 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a track record of delivering complex projects. Strong expertise in software development, including proficiency in front‑end and back‑end technologies and frameworks (React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS). Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role within a software engineering team. Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills. Exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities. Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies. Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture. Previous experience leading and managing cross‑functional development teams. Agile or Scrum certification and familiarity with project management tools. Skills Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Change Management, Current State Assessment, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Futures Thinking, Gaps Analysis, IT Implementation, Learning and Development (L&D), Managing Stakeholder Expectations, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Project Life Cycle Management, Project Performance Management (PM), Project Quality Assurance, Project Reporting, Project Risk Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Scope Management, Project Strategy. Competencies Business Insight Collaborates Communicates Effectively Courage Cultivates Innovation Customer Focus Decision Quality Develops Talent Education NQF Level 9 – Masters Closing Date 21 November 2025, 23:59 The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Old Mutual South Africa by 2x. Get notified about new Lead Software Engineer jobs in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa . Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Engineering and Information Technology #J-18808-Ljbffr