Lead Developer (.NET & AWS)

iOCO Digital Lty Pty; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is seeking an Engineering Lead (.NET and AWS focus) to guide a cross-functional team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of development experience, including 2 years in a technical leadership role. This position emphasizes collaboration and innovation, with responsibilities ranging from project execution to mentoring junior developers. Competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth are included.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years’ experience in development.
• 2 years of Technical Leadership experience.
• Familiarity with project management tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software engineers and provide technical guidance.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of web applications.
• Plan and execute complex software projects successfully.
• Foster a collaborative culture in the engineering team.

Skills

C#.NET

Microservices architecture

CSS

HTML

JavaScript

SQL Server or Relational Database

Strong cloud experience in AWS

Problem-solving skills

Leadership abilities

Education

Agile or Scrum certification

Job description

We are seeking a dynamic Engineering Lead (.NET and AWS focus) to join their leadership team and guide a small cross-functional team of engineers.

The expectation of this role is to lead engineers across 2-3 agile teams within a specific domain, ensuring technical excellence, overseeing project execution, and fostering the professional growth of engineering staff. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership and hands-on expertise to drive impactful solutions and deliver high-quality engineering outcomes.

What you’ll do:

• Lead a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance, architectural direction, and mentorship.
• Lead the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
• Collaboration: Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the engineering team and cross-functional teams.
• Problem Solving: Help the team tackle technical challenges, remove roadblocks, and ensure projects meet high-quality standards.
• Testing and Debugging: Establish testing strategies, develop unit tests, and provide expertise in debugging and optimizing code for performance and reliability.
• API Integration: Work on integrating APIs and third-party services, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency.
• DevOps and Deployment: Implement DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services to optimize application deployment and scaling.
• Mentoring and Collaboration: Mentor and collaborate with junior and intermediate developers, contributing to team growth, knowledge sharing, and best practices.
• Architecture and Design: Drive architectural decisions, system design, and code reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Technical Strategy: Contribute to the development and execution of the company's technical strategy and roadmap.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a liaison between the engineering team and non-technical stakeholders, providing updates and ensuring alignment with project goals.

Your expertise:

• A Lead Developer with at least 8 years’ experience in development, with 2 years of Technical Leadership experience, with a combination of the following skills:
  • C#.NET
  • Microservicesarchitecture
  • CSS, HTML, JavaScript.
  • SQL Server or Relational Database experience.
  • Strong cloud experience in AWS
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies.
• Agile or Scrum certification and familiarity with project management tools.