Senior Software Developer Team Lead

Outsidecapital; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Johannesburg is seeking a Senior Technical Lead to drive the transformation of their digital platforms. This role involves architecting new web applications, mentoring developers, and implementing best practices in a C# / .NET environment. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in software development with a minimum of 7 years of experience and a relevant degree. Competitive salary offered.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in building complex transactional web applications.
• Experience in a Tech Lead or mentorship role guiding developers.
• Expert-level knowledge of the full Microsoft stack.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deliver a core digital platform using C# / .NET Core.
• Establish oneself as a technical leader and mentor within the team.
• Optimize development and deployment workflows with CI / CD pipelines.

Skills

C#

.NET Core

SQL Server

Agile methodologies

CI / CD pipelines

Education

BCom / BSc degree

Job description

Overview

Job Description

We are representing a JSE-listed market-leading financial services organization renowned for consistently delivering exceptional results and growth that outpaces all competitors. They are on a mission to redefine wealth management through digital innovation and this role is central to that transformation.

This is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact team focused on building the next generation of transactional websites and core business systems. You will be at the forefront of digitizing client journeys moving away from legacy systems and architecting solutions that will define the companys future success.

The core mission is to provide senior technical leadership to design develop and deliver the scalable secure and high-performance digital platforms that power the companys wealth management division. You wont just be writing code; you will be taking ownership of critical projects mentoring a team of talented engineers and driving the technical standards that enable a world-class digital offering. Your work will directly impact how clients interact with their investments and shape the success of a major industry player.

Performance Objectives for Year One

• Architect and Deliver a Core Digital Platform : Within the first 12 months take ownership of a key project leading the design and development of a new transactional web application using C# / .NET Core ensuring it is scalable secure and ready for launch.
• Elevate Team Capabilities & Mentorship : Within the first 6 months establish yourself as a technical leader and mentor for a team of developers. Actively improve code quality through peer reviews and introduce best practices measurably increasing team velocity and fostering a culture of technical excellence.
• Streamline Development & Deployment Workflows : By the end of year one play a pivotal role in optimizing the development lifecycle by enhancing and championing the use of CI / CD pipelines reducing deployment friction and improving the overall efficiency of the team.
• Drive Technical Standards and Modernization : Within 9 months contribute to the technical roadmap by evaluating and advocating for modern technologies and patterns (e.g. advanced PaaS consumption containerization) ensuring the platform architecture evolves to meet future business demands.

Profile for Success

• A proven track record of designing building and launching complex transactional web applications in a C# / .NET environment.
• Demonstrated experience in a Tech Lead or senior mentorship capacity where you were responsible for guiding other developers conducting code reviews and driving technical standards.
• Expert-level proficiency in the full Microsoft stack including C# Core (Web API Windows Services) and SQL Server.
• Hands-on experience implementing and working with modern CI / CD pipelines to automate testing and deployment.
• Strong background in Agile / Scrum methodologies and a deep understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional software development experience.
• A BCom / BSc degree in a relevant field or equivalent qualification.

Employment Details

• Employment Type : Full-Time
• Experience : years
• Vacancy : 1