Java Tech Lead - Architect, Mentor, Deliver Impact

Entelect

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000

Full time

8 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Twice-yearly salary increases
Guaranteed bonuses
Tenure-based loyalty leave
Wellness programs
Rewards for professional development
Leadership and technical training
Exposure to enterprise projects

Job summary

Entelect is seeking a Java Technical Lead to drive delivery of enterprise web and mobile applications in a dynamic, growth‑focused team. You will mentor engineers, shape technical strategy, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for South Africa’s top organisations.

The role supports a hybrid working model with 2–3 days in the office, and offers leadership development, regular feedback, and opportunities to influence technology choices and standards across

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in IT, Engineering or related fields.
  • 6+ years as a software engineer in enterprise environments.
  • Strong fundamentals in software engineering and clean-code practices.
  • Ability to architect and design enterprise applications.
  • Proficiency in mentoring and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Lead technical decision making and delivery for web and mobile apps.
  • Mentor teammates and foster collaboration across teams.
  • Engage with customers to understand needs and provide trusted advice.
  • Contribute to SDLC activities from design to estimation and delivery.
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in projects.

Skills

Java
Technical leadership
Software architecture
Mentorship
Communication
SDLC understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT or Engineering

Tools

Spring Framework
Angular
React
Hibernate

Job description

Entelect is seeking a Java Technical Lead to drive delivery of enterprise web and mobile applications in a dynamic, growth‑focused team. You will mentor engineers, shape technical strategy, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful solutions for South Africa’s top organisations.

The role supports a hybrid working model with 2–3 days in the office, and offers leadership development, regular feedback, and opportunities to influence technology choices and standards across

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