Applications Design Lead

Femploy By Infinitecode; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology solutions provider is seeking an Application Lead to guide a team of developers in designing, developing, and supporting IT solutions. The ideal candidate will have an honours degree in IT and 8-10 years' experience in the field. Responsibilities include ensuring quality IT solutions, mentoring team members, and engaging with stakeholders. Strong knowledge of technologies like React, Angular, and programming languages such as Python and Go Lang is essential. This is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Eight to 10 years' experience in an IT environment.
• Solid foundational knowledge and skill in IT enablement strategy and planning.

Responsibilities

• Define work plans and conduct IT solution analyses.
• Lead delivery of IT solutions and ensure quality.
• Mentor and coach team members for performance management.

Skills

React / Angular

Java Script

Go Lang

Python programming

Shell scripting

XML

Json

App Works

Education

Honours degree in IT (NQF 8)

Development language certification

Job description

Application Lead

Lead a team of developers and design / architect, develop, maintain and support information technology (IT) solutions to meet business needs within the client group.

Responsibilities

• Define own and others' work plans in alignment with departmental and functional work plans and using own discretion.
• Conduct analyses and design / architect quality IT solutions according to approved business requirements and in line with governance frameworks.
• Lead the delivery of quality IT solutions through development, integration, testing and deployment according to the approved design specifications and within agreed timelines.
• Ensure total quality of an IT solution by contributing to compiling standards, improving processes and ensuring that approved processes and standards are followed.
• Consistently provide IT solution maintenance and support in the designated area, thereby ensuring business continuity in line with agreed service standards.
• Keep abreast of developments in information and communications technology trends and the specialised area of technology to develop and design the most appropriate IT solution within the area of responsibility.
• Set the functional discipline standards for the area of work and hold others to comply with the expected standards and procedures for the completion of tasks.
• Actively participate as a team member and drive the team towards completing goals.
• Fulfil the team leadership function and provide mentoring and coaching to team members.
• Take responsibility for the development and performance management of the team or provide relevant input when necessary.
• Engage with the internal and external user community to ensure that business benefits are realised.

Qualifications

• Honours degree in IT (NQF 8) or an equivalent qualification.
• Development language certification.
• Eight to 10 years' experience in an IT environment.

Additional Requirements

• Solid knowledge of React / Angular or Java Script, Go Lang, Python programming, Shell scripting, XML, Json and App Works.
• Knowledge and skill in industry, organisational and business awareness; quality assurance; continual learning and professional development; IT enablement strategy and planning; IT enablement legislation and governance, risk and compliance; application design and development; application support and maintenance; systems integration and specialisation; infrastructure design and development; service management; testing; asset and inventory management; capacity and performance management.

Only apply if you meet the above requirements.