Technical Lead

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa WeconnectU Full time

We are seeking a** Technical Lead** who is both hands-on with coding and architecture, and an effective mentor and team leader. In this role, you’ll guide the development team by ensuring high-quality code, scalable system architecture, and streamlined processes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, driving best practices in software development.
- Hands-On Development: Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code when required.
- Scalable Architecture: Design and oversee system architecture to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Mentorship: Guide and support junior and mid-level developers, promoting a strong learning culture.
- Code Reviews & Standards: Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and uphold coding standards.
- Agile Participation: Actively contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; suggest improvements to team processes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and designers to align technical solutions with business goals.
- Technology & Innovation: Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies; recommend and implement relevant improvements.

**Requirements**:

- 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
- Proficient in PHP and Node.js.
- Strong background in SaaS architecture, microservices, and AWS cloud services.
- Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and API development.
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
- Proven ability to lead code reviews, mentor developers, and maintain high technical standards.
- Balance of strong leadership skills and hands-on coding capabilities.
- Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a fast-moving environment.
- Effective communicator—both verbal and written.
- Strong team and people management skills.
- Experience with Docker or other containerisation tools.
- Working knowledge of front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
- Prior experience in Saas environment.

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