Software Engineering Team Lead

3 weeks ago

Parow, Western Cape, South Africa TFG (The Foschini Group) Full time

TFG's Information Technology team is responsible for the company's technological systems and the maintenance of its digital and technological infrastructure. By selecting future-fit technology and methodologies, they help the business meet its strategic objectives. They assess our business landscape and our market to ensure adaptability, scalability, expansion, and risk reduction.

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We're a purpose-led business, and on this team, you'll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We're the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs
  • Drive the design, development, and optimization of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
  • Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business
  • Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving alignment and execution
  • Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve efficiency
  • Monitor and analyse platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement to enhance the customer experience

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects
  • Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands-on experience in backend and frontend development
  • Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools
  • Development Experience:
  • ORM Tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate
  • Relational Databases: Oracle, MSSql, MySQL
  • Messaging/Event: Kafka

Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals

Behaviours:

  • Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
  • Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
  • Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
  • Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
  • Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
  • Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
  • Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
  • Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Media

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