Engineering Team Lead

Agrigate One Limited; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in Gauteng is seeking an Engineering Team Lead to manage cross-functional development teams and ensure alignment with product and business priorities. The role involves fostering team culture, delivering projects, and maintaining high standards in quality practices. The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of software engineering experience with a strong leadership background. Competitive salary and hybrid work offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible work environment

Leadership development support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Ability to manage both people and projects effectively.
• Empathetic and solution-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Manage a cross-functional development team.
• Ensure high standards in testing, documentation, and code quality.
• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders for delivery.

Skills

Software engineering

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or equivalent

Job description

PURPOSE

The Engineering Team Lead is responsible for managing a cross-functional development team, owning team delivery and performance, and ensuring alignment with product and business priorities.

This role blends people leadership with project delivery, while fostering a strong team culture and growth mindset.

OBJECTIVES (main duties and responsibilities)

Team Management & People Leadership

Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and personal development check-ins.

Support each engineer's growth by identifying training needs, mentorship opportunities, and stretch projects.

Champion team health, culture, and morale by fostering inclusion, trust, and accountability.

Delivery Ownership

Collaborate with Product and Design to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of roadmap items.

Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, and ensure work is appropriately scoped and prioritised.

Track and report on team performance metrics (velocity, quality, throughput).

Quality & Engineering Practices

Ensure high standards in testing, documentation, and code quality through structured processes.

Facilitate healthy technical decision-making and ensure alignment with broader architectural goals.

Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, retrospectives, and learning from incidents.

Cross-Team Collaboration

Liaise with other Team Leads, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders to resolve dependencies and share learnings.

Serve as an escalation point for blockers or interpersonal challenges within the team.

Contribute to broader engineering initiatives like hiring, onboarding, or process improvements.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Formal Qualifications

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or mentorship role.

Strong understanding of the SDLC, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ability to manage both people and projects effectively.

Experience building and nurturing healthy, high-performing teams.

Empathetic, communicative, and solution-oriented leadership style.

Languages

English

Afrikaans (Beneficial)

WHAT WE OFFER

A leadership role with real influence over delivery, team growth, and engineering practices.

Hybrid and flexible work environment.

Leadership development and technical mentorship support.

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

CULTURE

Innovation-Driven: Embrace a culture of innovation and continuous learning, where creativity and curiosity are encouraged.

Collaborative Environment: Foster a team-centric environment where open communication, mutual respect, and shared goals are prioritised.

Commitment to Excellence: Strive for high-quality outcomes, with a focus on delivering value to the business and stakeholders.

Integrity and Accountability: Maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and take responsibility for the quality of work produced.

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