Development Technical Lead

The Recruitment Council; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 918 000 - 1 080 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services group in Johannesburg seeks a Development Technical Lead. You will drive high-quality software development, provide technical leadership, and mentor a talented team. The ideal candidate has over seven years of experience, including DevOps and enterprise application development. This role presents an exciting opportunity to innovate in financial technology.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience using relevant programming languages or technologies.
• Experience in enterprise application development essential.
• DevOps, Agile methodologies, and microservices experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of complex software applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers.
• Mentor less experienced team members.

Skills

C#

Microsoft SQL Server

RabbitMQ

Angular

PrimeNG

Hangfire

JQuery

GIT

Azure DevOps

Education

Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent

Software development certification / degree / diploma

Job description

Role: Development Technical Lead

Location: Fourways

Salary: R 1 080 000 Per Annum

Are you a seasoned software developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? Join a leading financial services group at the forefront of customer-focused technology! We're looking for a Development Technical Lead to drive high‑quality software development, set governance standards, and mentor a talented team. You'll be instrumental in designing and enhancing complex applications, optimising operational efficiency, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in financial technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of complex software applications.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers.
• Mentor and coach less experienced team members, fostering their skill development.
• Ensure high quality software, governance, and development standards throughout the SDLC.
• Contribute to the application software roadmap, aligning development with business needs.
• Implement and provide input on security measures for applications.
• Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance issues and software defects.

Requirements & Experience

Education: Grade 12 / SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential). A recognised software development certification / degree / diploma (Advantageous). Microsoft Certifications (Advantageous). General Experience: 7 or more years' experience using relevant programming languages or technologies (Essential). Specific Experience:

• DevOps experience (Essential)
• Experience working with Agile principles and methodologies (Essential)
• Experience in enterprise application development (Essential)
• Experience with software architecture patterns and practices (Essential)
• Cloud Platform experience (Essential)
• Microservice architecture experience (Advantageous)
• Networking and Infrastructure design experience and knowledge (Advantageous)
• Containerisation experience (Advantageous)
• Experience in a Financial Services industry (Advantageous)

Managerial Experience: Experience of guiding and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (Essential).

Technical Skills

C#, Microsoft SQL Server, RabbitMQ, Angular, PrimeNG, Hangfire, JQuery, GIT, Azure DevOps.

Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Adept at managing complexity and making quality decisions.
• Action‑oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
• Tech‑savvy with a drive for innovation.
• Resilient and adaptable in challenging situations.