Lead Developer

findojobs-za; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 885 000 - 1 279 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-focused company in South Africa, Gauteng, is seeking a Tech Lead with a minimum of 7 years' experience in software development, particularly in C#. The role involves leading system architecture decisions, mentoring engineers, and ensuring the delivery of scalable and secure solutions. Applicants should have strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern development practices. This position offers the chance to foster collaboration and innovation within a tech-savvy team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years' experience in a technical role.
• Previous experience as a Tech Lead is required.
• Expert understanding of the software development process.

Responsibilities

• Lead system architecture and design decisions.
• Mentor a team of engineers fostering collaboration.
• Design and deliver scalable, secure code.

Skills

C#

SQL Server

Angular

Kubernetes

Docker

REST Services

JavaScript

Agile/Scrum

Cloud Technologies

Education

BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Responsibilities

Lead system architecture and technical design decisions.

Define and enforce coding standards, best practices and development guidelines.

Identify and resolve complex technical issues.

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 optimisation 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. Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code.

Identify and encourage areas for growth, education, and development within the team.

Deliver Business value through quality technical solutions and code. Be accountable for projects.

Take ownership of all tasks from start to finish. Drive the technical standard higher through innovative and scalable technology delivery. Understand our business and clients and deliver great services.

Design and deliver scalable, secure code that enables our digital offering. Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Minimum requirements : BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification. Minimum of 7 years' experience. Previous experience as a Tech Lead. Agile / Scrum experience. Expert understanding of the software development process. C#.

Net SQL Server. Modern JavaScript libraries Angular, Underscore, KnockoutJs, JQuery, BackboneJS, Foundation, etc. NET (Web forms) / MVC 2.0 (Required) ASP.

Net Core (Web Api, Windows Services). HTML 5 CD / CI pipelines. Cloud PaaS consumption. Rest Services. Kubernetes / Docker. Competencies Required: Passion for software development and delivering great solutions. Continually learns and grows own skills and industry knowledge. Creative visualisation, critical thinking, inductive and deductive reasoning.

An ability to think outside the box.

Collaborative coordination and time management.

Be Proactive and take initiative.

Capacity to work under pressure while observing high-quality standards.

Problem solving and analysis.

Add value to business outcomes.

Must be able to work in a team environment.

Share knowledge and help to others grow. Desire to understand the reasons for delivery to deliver the right solution. Strive to continually learn and improve. An architectural background with hands‑on experience in cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, or GCP) is highly advantageous. Strong proficiency in cross‑platform frameworks such as Flutter or React Native. Experience publishing and maintaining production apps on Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.