Hands-on Technical Lead — SaaS, Cloud & Architecture

WeconnectU; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

WeconnectU is seeking a Technical Lead in Somerset West, South Africa. This role combines hands-on coding with architectural design while providing mentorship to a development team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software development and at least 2 years in a leadership position, including expertise in PHP and Node.js.

The position involves leading code reviews, ensuring high technical standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business goals. We welcome innovative thinkers with a passion for both technology and mentorship to apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficient in PHP and Node.js.
• Strong background in SaaS architecture, microservices, and AWS cloud services.
• Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and API development.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Proven ability to lead code reviews, mentor developers, and maintain high technical standards.
• Balance of strong leadership skills and hands-on coding capabilities.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a fast-moving environment.
• Effective communicator—both verbal and written.
• Strong team and people management skills.
• Experience with Docker or other containerisation tools.
• Working knowledge of front-end frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Prior experience in SaaS environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers, driving best practices in software development.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code when required.
• Design and oversee system architecture to ensure scalability and reliability.
• Guide and support junior and mid-level developers, promoting a strong learning culture.
• Conduct code reviews, enforce best practices, and uphold coding standards.
• Actively contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives; suggest improvements to team processes.
• Work closely with product managers, QA engineers, and designers to align technical solutions with business goals.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies; recommend and implement relevant improvements.

Skills

PHP

Node.js

SaaS architecture

Microservices

AWS cloud services

SQL databases

NoSQL databases

API development

DevOps practices

CI/CD pipelines

Docker

React

Vue.js

Angular

Job description

WeconnectU is seeking a Technical Lead in Somerset West, South Africa. This role combines hands-on coding with architectural design while providing mentorship to a development team. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in software development and at least 2 years in a leadership position, including expertise in PHP and Node.js.

The position involves leading code reviews, ensuring high technical standards, and collaborating cross-functionally to align technical solutions with business goals. We welcome innovative thinkers with a passion for both technology and mentorship to apply.