Technical Lead

A busy South Africa digital agency is looking for an experienced Technical Lead to join their innovative and forward-thinking digital team.

The successful candidate will take ownership of the technical direction, architecture, and execution of projects across multiple clients and industries. You'll lead a talented development team, driving delivery excellence across , React, Laravel, and applications while ensuring scalability, performance, and security.

As a senior technical leader, you will guide developers in adopting best practices, manage project lifecycles, and shape the evolution of tinMan's technology stack and digital products. You'll also explore emerging technologies; including blockchain, AI, and headless architectures to future-proof the company's digital offerings.

This role is based in Pretoria and offers a market-related salary.

Experience required

● Minimum 8–10 years professional development experience, with at least 2+ years in a technical leadership or team lead role.

● Proven track record delivering enterprise-level web and mobile applications.

Key Responsibilities

● Lead and mentor a multidisciplinary team of developers (front-end, back-end, and DevOps).

● Define and implement scalable application architectures using , React, , and Laravel.

● Oversee all stages of the software development lifecycle: planning, estimation, design, development, testing, deployment, and support.

● Collaborate closely with project managers, designers, and clients to translate business requirements into technical solutions. Technical Lead Job Spec

● Engage with authoring and maintaining Business Requirement Specifications (BRS) and author Functional Requirement Specifications (FRS) to ensure clear understanding of scope, deliverables, and technical expectations.

● Enforce and continuously improve coding standards, code review practices, and documentation quality.

● Manage technical delivery, ensuring high-quality outputs and adherence to deadlines.

● Identify and mitigate technical risks and scope creep early in the project lifecycle.

● Champion best practices in CI/CD, cloud hosting, security, and performance optimisation.

● Conduct architecture reviews and guide the adoption of new frameworks and technologies.

● Implement and prototype blockchain-based solutions (e.g., smart contracts, decentralised integrations).

● Lead technical interviews, hiring, and onboarding of developers.

● Support the professional growth and career development of junior and intermediate developers.

● Collaborate with

Core Technologies:

● Backend: PHP, Laravel, (TypeScript)

● Frontend: , React, , HTML5, SASS

● Mobile: Flutter, ReactNative

● Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB,

● APIs: RESTful & GraphQL

● CMS: Headless CMS architectures

● Version Control: Git,Git Repositories, GitFlow strategy

● DevOps: AWS CodeDeploy, Docker

● Testing: PHPUnit, e2e Testing

● Security: Application hardening, OWASP principles, access control

● Performance: Site optimisation, caching (Redis, Cloudflare), and SEO fundamentals

● Documentation: Swagger integration or equivalent

Tools & Methodologies:

● Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab

● Agile, Scrum, and DevOps methodologies Technical Lead Job Spec

● Experience managing hybrid or remote development teams

● Familiarity with UX/UI principles, accessibility standards, and SEO

Key Competencies

● Strong technical leadership and proven team management abilities

● Excellent communication and client-facing skills

● High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability

● Proactive problem-solver with a focus on scalable solutions

● Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

● Passion for mentoring, learning, and driving continuous improvement

● Commitment to high-quality, clean maintainable code and documentation

Key Competencies

● Strong technical leadership and proven team management abilities

● Excellent communication and client-facing skills

● High attention to detail and a strong sense of accountability

● Proactive problem-solver with a focus on scalable solutions

● Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

● Passion for mentoring, learning, and driving continuous improvement

● Commitment to high-quality, clean maintainable code and documentation

If you fit the bill, please apply on LinkedIn - we look forward to connecting with you