Head of Technology Strategy

beBee Careers; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Johannesburg is seeking a Technology Strategy Lead to shape its technology landscape and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in architecting enterprise-level platforms, strong technical skills, and leadership capabilities. Responsibilities include developing technology strategies, leading teams, and ensuring operational excellence across tech platforms.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of architecting and delivering enterprise-level platforms.
• Strong technical foundation in relevant technologies.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a comprehensive technology strategy.
• Leading a high-performing team across various disciplines.
• Ensuring adherence to best-in-class coding standards and practices.

Skills

C#

.NET

Umbraco

.NET Core

WebAPI

microservices

event-driven architecture

Job description

Technology Strategy Lead

This is a key leadership role that will play a critical part in shaping the company's technology landscape and driving business growth.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of architecting and delivering enterprise-level platforms at scale. They should possess a strong technical foundation in C#/.NET, Umbraco, .NET Core, WebAPI, microservices, and event-driven architecture.

Responsibilities will include:

• Developing and executing a comprehensive technology strategy aligned with business objectives and product goals.
• Providing strategic guidance and technical oversight across all engineering functions.
• Leading a high-performing team across front-end, back-end, DevOps, and BI disciplines.
• Championing scalable architecture, security, and cloud-based deployment strategies.
• Ensuring adherence to best-in-class coding standards, agile methodologies, and DevOps practices.
• Collaborating closely with executive leadership, product managers, and design teams to deliver impactful solutions.
• Driving innovation through automation, continuous integration, and delivery frameworks.
• Optimizing system performance and reducing technical debt through efficient architecture.
• Mentoring and developing internal tech talent while contributing to recruitment and training strategies.
• Ensuring operational excellence and system availability across all tech platforms.
• Staying current with emerging technologies and trends to maintain competitive advantage.