Senior PHP Technical Lead - Architecture & Integration

Datafin; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology firm in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Lead to manage the Conversation Automation stack and ensure effective integration of Virtual Agents into client systems. Applicants should possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have extensive experience as a Software Architect, specifically with PHP 8+, MySQL 8, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team and provide architectural guidance in a dynamic tech environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Software Architect or similar role.
• Extensive experience with PHP 8+, MySQL 8, JavaScript, HTML & CSS.
• Experience with integrating software solutions into Customer Experience (CX) platforms is advantageous.
• Experience with Cloud technologies and microservices architecture is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Conversation Automation stack and ensure effective integration.
• Provide architectural guidance and manage the tech stack.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Technical Consultants.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Collaborate with stakeholders for requirements analysis.
• Lead coding and development tasks, promoting best practices.
• Implement quality control processes including code reviews.
• Create comprehensive technical documentation.
• Mitigate technical risks proactively.
• Support Sales team with technical questions during pre-sales.

Skills

Leadership skills

Problem-solving abilities

Project management skills

Effective communication

Education

Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PHP 8+

MySQL 8

JavaScript

HTML & CSS

MS Azure

Job description

A cutting-edge technology firm in Cape Town is seeking a Technical Lead to manage the Conversation Automation stack and ensure effective integration of Virtual Agents into client systems. Applicants should possess a Master's or Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and have extensive experience as a Software Architect, specifically with PHP 8+, MySQL 8, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team and provide architectural guidance in a dynamic tech environment.