Lead Software Developer

2 days ago


Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Cashconnectsus Full time
Why Join Us?
">At Cashconnectsus, we offer a dynamic and supportive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and growth. As a Technical Lead, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and contribute to the success of our organization. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Main Responsibilities:
  1. Leadership and Team Management:
    • Lead and manage a team of software developers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
    • Assign tasks, set priorities, and monitor the progress of team members to ensure timely delivery of projects.
    • Foster a culture of continuous learning and professional development within the team.
  2. Software Development:
    • Translate business requirements into detailed designs for implementation.
    • Design and architect scalable and efficient solutions based on business requirements and technical specifications.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and QA engineers, to ensure successful project execution.
    • Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to coding standards and best practices.
    • Take responsibility for quality throughout the SDLC and ensure that deployments are successful.
    • Create and maintain integration, unit, component, and user acceptance tests.
  3. Technical Expertise:
    • Possess a deep understanding and hands-on experience with various technologies, including Docker, MySQL, AWS (Lambdas / EC2 / S3 / SQS, SNS), API development, ElasticCache, Redis, Kafka, RabbitMQ.
    • Utilize tools such as IntelliJ Idea, Postman, Visual Studio Code, Medis / Redis UI Tool, MySQL Workbench, GitLab, and Atlassian to optimize development processes and ensure code quality.
    • Extensive understanding of Microservices and Web API integration.
  4. Project Management:
    • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project requirements, timelines, and deliverables.
    • Help your team to estimate and break down work.
    • Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
    • Ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
    • Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and management.

Requirements:

  • Matric (Grade 12)
  • A bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science (or similar) is highly advantageous.
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience as a software developer – 2 years of which in a senior role.
  • Previous experience in a leadership role highly beneficial.
  • Excellent soft skills (communication, conflict resolution, stakeholder management, facilitation, leadership).
  • Proven experience leading and managing a team of software developers.
  • Strong understanding and practical experience with the mentioned technologies and tools.
  • Experience in JS (including Vue.JS and Node.JS).
  • Hands-on experience with MS SQL, MySQL, AWS (Lambdas / EC2 / S3 / SQS / SNS), API development, RabbitMQ, Redis, Kafka.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and frameworks as needed.
  • Extensive understanding of Microservices and Web API integration.
  • Familiarity with development tools like IntelliJ Idea, Postman, Visual Studio Code, MySQL Workbench, GitLab, and Atlassian.
  • Ability to analyze complex technical problems and propose effective solutions.
  • Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality software solutions.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Software Development Life Cycle and corresponding agile methodologies.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
  • A passion for staying up to date with the latest trends and advancements in software development.


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