Engineering Lead

Tfg (The Foschini Group); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading South African retailer is seeking a proficient Technical Lead to drive the design, development, and optimisation of platforms. This role involves leading a team of engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, significant software development experience, and expertise in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for inspiring teams and managing multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands-on experience in backend and frontend development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap.
• Drive the design, development, and optimisation of our platforms.
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure successful delivery of projects.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements.
• Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows.
• Monitor and analyse platform performance metrics for optimisation.

Skills

C#

JavaScript

SQL

Python

Go

Angular

React

.NET

.NET Core

Entity Framework

Hibernate

Oracle

MSSQL

MySQL

Azure

AWS

Kafka

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

.NET Core

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
• Drive the design, development, and optimisation of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business.
• Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving alignment and execution.
• Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve efficiency.
• Monitor and analyse platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimisation and improvement to enhance the customer experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands‑on experience in backend and frontend development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools.

Development Experience

• Languages: C#, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Go.
• Frameworks: Angular, React, .NET, .NET Core.
• ORM tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate.
• Databases: Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL.
• Cloud environments: Azure, AWS.
• Messaging/Event: Kafka.

Skills and Behaviours

• Strong problem­solving skills and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritise and manage multiple projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals.
• Behavioural competencies: Business Insight, Effective Communication, Decision Quality, Accountability, Complexity Management, Process Optimisation, Planning and Alignment, Tech Savvy.

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.