Lead Developer

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

Job summary

A leading travel tech company is seeking a Lead Developer to drive technical progress in a B2B SaaS setting. You'll lead a global development team while ensuring coding standards and mentoring junior developers. Ideal candidates have significant experience in API-based projects, strong knowledge of NodeJS, and a passion for teamwork and innovation. Remote working options available within South Africa.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of development experience with significant exposure to API-based projects.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or team lead role.
• Collaborative, proactive, and excited about mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead backend and web-based development projects with a strong focus on API design and quality.
• Conduct code reviews and support the technical growth of other developers.
• Contribute to the product roadmap and strategic planning alongside leadership.

Skills

NodeJS

API design

React

GIT

Linux

AWS

MongoDB Atlas

MySQL

Project management

Tools

JIRA

PM2

Debian

Job description

Lead Developer

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