IT Engineering Lead

TFG (The Foschini Group); Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail group in South Africa is seeking a Mid-Senior Level Technical Leader to lead an engineering team and oversee the design, development, and optimization of platforms. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science, proven technical leadership in software development, and experience with cloud platforms. This full-time role offers the opportunity to drive projects that directly impact customer experience and business objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles.
• Deep understanding of software architecture and design patterns.
• Experience with cloud platforms like AWS or Azure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute technical roadmap.
• Drive design and optimization of platforms.
• Provide technical guidance for successful project delivery.
• Monitor and analyze platform performance metrics.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Communication

Technical excellence

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Entity Framework

Hibernate

Oracle

MSSQL

MySQL

Kafka

Job description

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

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

• ORM Tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate
• Relational Databases: Oracle, MSSQL, MySQL
• Messaging/Event: Kafka

Skills

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

Behaviours

• Business Insight – applies market and business insights to drive organisational objectives
• Communicates Effectively – conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Decision Quality – consistently makes timely, well‑rounded and informed decisions
• Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity – interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Optimises Work Processes – assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
• Plans and Aligns – develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Tech Savvy – leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem‑solving, and support business growth

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

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Information Technology

Industries

Retail and Software Development