Lead Developer

The Legends Agency; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading B2B SaaS company is seeking a Lead Developer to drive technical progress and lead a globally distributed team. You will work on API-focused development, enforce coding best practices, and mentor other developers. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience, strong knowledge of NodeJS, and a collaborative spirit. This role is fully remote, preferably based in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of development experience with significant exposure to API-based projects.
• Strong knowledge of NodeJS and a solid background across multiple stacks.
• Prior exposure to mobile apps and high-scale internet systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend and web-based development projects with a strong focus on API design and quality.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering, CTO, QA, and mobile development teams.
• Drive and enforce coding best practices, development patterns, and project standards.
• Conduct code reviews and support the technical growth of other developers.

Skills

API design

NodeJS

React

GIT

Linux

JIRA

MySQL

MongoDB Atlas

AWS

schema-based validation

Job description

Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader

Remote (South Africa-based preferred) | Salary: Market-related, negotiable

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionizing the travel industry through cutting-edge software and an elegant mobile app. Trusted by over 500 travel businesses worldwide, they deliver seamless, digital-first experiences to travelers everywhere. With a strong focus on innovation, maintainability, and technical excellence, the company offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where professional development and long-term impact go hand-in-hand.

The Role: Lead Developer

This is an opportunity to step into a strategic role where you'll drive technical progress, lead a globally distributed development team, and help shape the direction of a product that's transforming the travel space. You'll contribute both as a hands-on developer and a mentor, ensuring technical standards, managing processes, and working closely with engineering leadership to build scalable, innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead backend and web-based development projects with a strong focus on API design and quality
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering, CTO, QA, and mobile development teams
• Drive and enforce coding best practices, development patterns, and project standards
• Conduct code reviews and support the technical growth of other developers
• Contribute to the product roadmap and strategic planning alongside leadership
• Help shape and implement engineering processes and project management structures
• Stay abreast of the latest industry trends to keep the product modern and efficient

About You

• 6+ years of development experience with significant exposure to API-based projects
• Strong knowledge of NodeJS; solid background across multiple stacks
• Working understanding of React for web-based front-end interfaces
• Experience with: GIT, Linux, JIRA, MySQL, MongoDB Atlas, PM2, Debian
• Proficiency with AWS (or other major cloud platforms like GCP)
• Experience with schema-based validation (e.g., OpenAPI preferred)
• Prior exposure to mobile apps and high-scale internet systems is a plus
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or team lead role
• Collaborative, proactive, and excited about mentoring and scaling teams
• Based within GMT+/-4 time zones for team alignment