Net Technical Lead

Ada Meher; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A global freight management company in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Lead to lead a team of developers in a hybrid work setting. The role focuses on leveraging AI for innovation and requires strong experience in full-stack development using Angular and .NET. The successful candidate will also mentor junior developers and contribute to the advancement of the team's capabilities. Excellent communication and a passion for emerging technologies are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in full-stack development, particularly with Angular and .NET.
• Experience in leading or mentoring a team of developers.
• Passion for AI and emerging technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Champion AI tools to enhance productivity.
• Build intuitive user interfaces using Angular.
• Develop secure APIs and services with .NET.

Skills

Full-stack development

Leadership

Cloud platforms (Azure / AWS)

AI and automation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Spoken Afrikaans

Tools

Angular

.NET

REST APIs

SQL

NoSQL

Job description

Job Overview

Technical Lead – Cape Town (Hybrid, 2 days in office) – R, CTC. I’m partnered with the innovation arm of a global freight management company that’s on a mission to leverage AI to drive growth and expansion. This department is responsible for technology across the entire group of companies, both internally and externally. Some systems include web‑based customer portals with tracking and supply chain functions, document management systems and general telematics. They are investing a lot of time and resources into AI for the purpose of automating processes and generally streamlining operations.

The successful candidate in this position must have a keen interest and open‑mindedness towards AI and the future innovation of the technology; any prior experience is a massive bonus. This role will involve the leadership of a team of five developers of junior and intermediate level, who are currently being led by the architect. The team is expanding and the successful candidate will play a key role in the growth of the team. Beyond this position, there is an opportunity for progression into a solution architect, development manager and/or head of development based on performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Mentorship – Lead by example, coach developers through code reviews, pairing, and knowledge sharing; set and maintain coding standards for quality, scalability, and best practices; help the team grow through onboarding, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• AI & Emerging Tech – Champion the use of AI tools to boost productivity, automation, and innovation; keep up with new frameworks and trends, evaluating where they can add value; lead proofs of concept and pilot projects using new or emerging technologies.
• Front‑End Development – Build intuitive, responsive user interfaces with Angular and related tech; work with design and UX to deliver accessible, consistent user experiences.
• Back‑End Development – Develop scalable, secure APIs and services using .NET; manage integrations, databases (SQL / NoSQL), and authentication.
• Architecture & Code Quality – Contribute to system design and technical decision‑making; apply modern design patterns and drive clean, maintainable code.
• Collaboration & Delivery – Oversee Git workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automated deployments; work closely with Product and DevOps teams to align technical and business goals.

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years in full‑stack development (Angular, .NET, REST APIs, SQL / NoSQL).
• Proven experience leading or mentoring developers.
• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (Azure / AWS).
• Passion for AI, automation, and emerging tech.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in spoken Afrikaans is preferred.