Team Lead: POS Development

7 days ago

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa Dariel Full time R1 000 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Team Lead: POS Development


Location:
Linbro Park, Johannesburg


Industry:
Payments | Fintech | Software Development

About the Role

We are looking for a
Team Lead: POS Development
to drive the design, development, and maintenance of payment applications across POS and mobile platforms. This is a
hands-on leadership role
requiring strong technical expertise in
Java, C, C++, and Kotlin
, combined with experience in backend, POS, and mobile development. You will lead a Scrum team, contribute to code, and ensure high-quality delivery in a fast-paced payments environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Technical Leadership & Team Management
  • Lead a Scrum team of developers and testers.
  • Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and conduct code reviews.
  • Drive Agile ceremonies, sprint planning, and engineering best practices.
  • POS & Payment Solution Development
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-performance POS applications and related components.
  • Build and enhance POS integrations, EMV transaction flows, and card payment processing modules.
  • Ensure compliance with EMV, ISO standards, and payment security protocols.
  • System Integration & Architecture
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable, secure POS solutions.
  • Integrate POS and mobile apps with backend services, APIs, and payment switches.
  • Participate in architecture discussions and technical decision-making.
  • Production Support & Incident Management
  • Oversee production stability for POS platforms and critical payment systems.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve device, transaction, or integration failures.
  • Provide after-hours support for high-priority incidents and deployments.

Key Skills & Competencies

  • Strong leadership and team development skills.
  • Hands-on technical direction and engineering standards.
  • Deep understanding of
    payment systems, EMV standards, and POS transaction flows
    .
  • High proficiency in
    Java
    and familiarity with multi-language codebases (C, C++, Kotlin).
  • Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Ability to thrive under pressure in a production-critical environment.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (Postgraduate advantageous).
  • Minimum
    5 years' hands-on software development experience
    .
  • Strong Java development experience (Java 8+).
  • Proven experience in POS application development, EMV card transactions, and payment system integrations.
  • Experience leading or mentoring a development team in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • Exposure to ISO 8583, Nexo standards, and device-to-host communication protocols.
  • Proficiency in Linux environments, debugging tools, and version control systems.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Flexible work environment with growth potential.

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