Engineering Lead/Technical Lead

People Dimension; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,328,000 - 1,797,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse Culture

Flexible Work Hours

Group Risk Cover

Employee Wellbeing Program

Staff Discount

Access To Learning Platforms

Job summary

People Dimension in Cape Town is seeking an Engineering Lead to head the IT division, guiding a team of engineers to deliver scalable, secure platforms aligned with business needs. You will partner with product stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions and drive execution.

The role requires strong leadership, architectural expertise, and hands-on backend/frontend experience, with a focus on innovation and measurable business impact. Competitive package offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, computer science, or related field.
• Proven software development and technical leadership experience delivering complex projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices with hands-on backend/frontend experience.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) and modern frameworks/tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous learning.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap.
• Drive design, development, and optimization of platforms for scalability, reliability, and security.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and evaluate their relevance to the business.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions with product managers and stakeholders.
• Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows.
• Monitor platform performance and identify optimisation opportunities to improve customer experience.

Skills

Team leadership

Software development

Cloud platforms

Communication

Architectural design

Education

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

Tools

Angular

React

.NET

.NET Core

Entity Framework

Hibernate

Oracle

MS SQL

MySQL

Kafka

Azure

AWS

Job description

Introduction

A leading retailer based in Cape Town, is looking for an experienced Engineering Lead to join their dynamic team. As an Engineering Lead, you will play a critical role in leading our IT division to maintain and enhance our platforms, ensuring seamless experiences for our customers across all touch points. You will lead a team of talented engineers and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to drive the strategic direction and execution of our technology initiatives. Leveraging your technical expertise and leadership skills, you will champion innovation, foster a culture of collaboration, and drive measurable business impact.

Duties & 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 optimization 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

Desired Experience & Qualification

• 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

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals

• 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

• Strong problem‑solving 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

• TECH STACKS WE USE

  *Popular but not limited to

• Languages: C#, Javascript, SQL, Python, Go

• Frameworks: Angular, React, .NET, .NET Core

• ORM Tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate

• Relational Databases: Oracle, MSSql, MySQL

• Cloud Environments: Azure, AWS

• Messaging/Event: Kafka

Package & Remuneration

• R 140 000 CTC pm.

Benefits:

• Diverse Culture

• Flexible Work Hours

• Group Risk Cover

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• Staff Discount

• Access To Learning Platforms