Lead Developer (.NET/React)

iOCO Pty Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking technology company is seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer in Cape Town to drive the development of cutting-edge applications using React Native and C#.NET. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership position, and will mentor a team of software engineers while ensuring quality and timely delivery of projects.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in software development with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Must have solid experience using React Native and C#.NET.
• Proficient in web technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development team, ensuring coding standards and software quality.
• Oversee the delivery of working software and manage scope, timelines, and goals.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to team members.

Skills

React Native

C#.NET

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

SQL Server

Job description

We are a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to delivering innovative software solutions. We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Developer to join our team and drive the development of cutting‑edge applications using .NET and React/React Native.

What you'll do:

• Leading the Development Process
  • Work with and direct the team’s software engineers in setting the standards for coding, testing, and software quality
  • You will work closely with the Business Analysts (BAs) to ensure that BDD scenarios (Behavior-Driven Development specifications) are handed over to the developers (engineers) smoothly and efficiently.
  • Oversee and manage the scope, timeline, and goals for the delivery of working software
  • Write clean, maintainable code while actively learning and adopting the relevant technologies to become fluent in the project’s technical landscape.
  • Oversee and provide support to production cutovers and migrations as required, including collaboration with the client’s operations team and their developers.
  • Lead the analysis and resolution of technical and application problems
• Supporting the Scrum Master
  • Participate in and support backlog grooming, sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, reviews, retrospectives, release planning, demos, and other Scrum related meetings
  • Provide clear reporting on the status of the scope, timeline, and progress for the delivery of working software
  • Assist in prioritising bugs and defects
• Providing Guidance and Mentoring
  • Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and related code
  • Provide technical leadership to the teams’ software engineers through coaching and mentorship
  • Identify and encourage areas for growth, education, and development within the team

Your expertise:

• A Lead Developer with at least 7 years’ experience in development with 2 years Technical Leadership experience with a combination of following skills:
  • Must have experience in React Native and C#.NET, with solid working knowledge of the other
  • Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS for frontend development
• SQL Server or Relational Database experience.