Cloud Tech Lead CT

Theodo; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and collaborative global team as a Technical Lead, where you'll leverage your cloud engineering expertise to deliver innovative digital solutions. In this role, you will be the primary technical expert on client projects, guiding architecture and planning phases while mentoring your team to elevate their skills. With a focus on AWS Serverless and TypeScript, you'll also have the opportunity to consult on legacy code optimization. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking company that values career growth and offers competitive benefits, including private healthcare and a tech equipment budget. If you're passionate about technology and team development, we encourage you to apply!

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Tech Equipment Budget

Monthly Socials

Qualifications

• 5+ years in cloud engineering with a focus on AWS and TypeScript.
• Strong mentoring skills and experience in client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical projects, ensuring high-quality coding and architecture.
• Mentor team members and communicate technical details effectively.

Skills

Cloud Engineering

TypeScript

Node.js

Communication Skills

Cloud Architecture

Domain-Driven Design (DDD)

Event-Driven Architecture (EDA)

Mentoring

Tools

AWS Lambda

DynamoDB

API Gateway

Step Functions

AppSync

Event Bridge

Job description

At Theodo, we help businesses create innovative digital solutions. Specialising in web and mobile apps, we bring deep expertise in cloud-native technology and agile delivery. As part of Theodo Group, we collaborate with a network of 10 companies globally, focusing on varied sectors!

Role Overview:

As a Technical Lead, you'll be the primary technical expert on client projects, delivering hands-on coding and ensuring high-quality outcomes. You’ll lead architecture and planning phases, support technical pre-sales, and communicate with stakeholders to translate technical details into business language. Mentoring and developing your team will be key to your role, as you help elevate their skills and drive long-term success. Our focus is AWS Serverless & TypeScript, but you'll also consult on legacy code optimisation and replatforming when needed.

What we’re looking for:

Core Skills:

- 5 years+ in cloud engineering

- Proficient in TypeScript & Node (Python is a plus)

- Experience with AWS in production environments

- Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

-Experience with Cloud Architecture, DDD, and EDA

Proven client-facing experience

Strong mentoring and team development skills

Beneficial Skills:

- Experience with AWS services like Lambda, DynamoDB, API Gateway, Step Functions, AppSync, and Event Bridge

- AWS Certifications

- Familiarity with other modern OOP languages (Python, Java, Go)

Why Join Us?

- Work in a dynamic, collaborative global team.

- Opportunities for career growth and development.

- Competitive salary and benefits such as private healthcare, tech equipment budget, monthly socials & more!

Please apply now for consideration!