Cloud-Native Tech Lead — PHP Fullstack & Mobile

Online University Management Systems; Durban; On-site; ZAR 720 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative educational software company in Durban is seeking a Developer / Technical Lead proficient in PHP fullstack and AWS. This role involves leading a team of developers, driving software development practices, and ensuring robust architecture in cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SaaS solutions and a deep technical background, while also mentoring teams and managing development lifecycles.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Experience with mobile application development using Flutter or React Native.
• Strong expertise with AWS services, especially EC2 and S3.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers to maintain software systems aligned with the product vision.
• Collaborate with product managers and UX designers.
• Architect and deploy scalable microservices on AWS.

Skills

PHP

JavaScript

Cloud-native development

Mobile application development

Lead developer experience

AWS services

Docker

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

Zend framework

Laminas

AWS Certified Developer or Solutions Architect

Jira

Job description

An innovative educational software company in Durban is seeking a Developer / Technical Lead proficient in PHP fullstack and AWS. This role involves leading a team of developers, driving software development practices, and ensuring robust architecture in cloud-native applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in SaaS solutions and a deep technical background, while also mentoring teams and managing development lifecycles.