Head of Engineering

7 months ago

Cape Town, South Africa TallOrder Full time

**Location**: Paarl, South Africa (Hybrid Model)

**About TallOrder Solutions**:TallOrder Solutions is a leading fintech startup specialising in cloud
- based solutions for the retail and hospitality industries. Our products integrate advanced POS and inventory management systems with a variety of other platforms including accounting systems, payment methods, hotel management systems, and loyalty programs. We are committed to innovation and excellence in delivering high-quality solutions to our customers.

This role involves close collaboration with our Software Architect, Product Management, and Quality Assurance teams and includes a strong focus on leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and code quality.

This position reports directly to the Managing Director.

The development team works mostly on a remote basis although most of the developers are based in the greater Cape Town / Winelands areas. There will be times when the various teams need to meet up in person at least once a month.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Manage and lead a team of approximately 10 software developers.
- Drive the use of AI tools to improve team productivity and code quality.
- Ensure adherence to code reviews, system documentation, and testing standards using the AI tools to maximum efficiency.
- Work closely with the Software Architect to ensure alignment with the company’s architectural vision.
- Facilitate collaboration between the various frontend and backend development teams.
- Coordinate with Product Management and Quality Assurance to ensure product requirements are met and quality standards are upheld.
- Oversee the planning, execution, and success of complex technical projects.
- Maintain effective communication across all levels of the development team.
- Ensure team adherence to best practices in coding and process.

**ADDITIONAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required.

**TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Good knowledge of the AWS Cloud platform and many of the AWS services.
- Experience in full stack development including SQL and non-SQL databases.
- Experience with one or more server side languages and JavaScript.

**GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Proven experience in a software development management role.
- A relevant degree in Computer Science, Engineering or Business degree.
- Strong background in project management and team leadership.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to mentor and motivate a diverse and talented team.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in a fintech or SaaS environment is a plus.

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- A competitive market-related salary.
- Stock option allocation commensurate with the seniority of the position.
- An opportunity to be a key player in a growing technology company.
- A flexible, dynamic work environment in the beautiful South African winelands.

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