Senior Technical Lead / Software Developer

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a Senior Technical Lead / Software Developer in Johannesburg. The role blends leadership (60%) and hands-on development (40%), guiding product engineering and overseeing deployments to align with business goals.

You will mentor a software team, drive architecture decisions, monitor performance metrics, and ensure secure, scalable solutions across frontend and backend stacks using TypeScript, Node.js, React and cloud platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering, Computer Science or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead software development initiatives and oversee deployments.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team management

Stakeholder collaboration

Technical strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in software engineering/Computer Science

Tools

TypeScript

Node.js

React.js

Express.js

Next.js

NestJS

MongoDB

SQL

GCP

AWS

CI/CD

Job description

Senior Technical Lead / Software Developer

About the job Senior Technical Lead / Software Developer

Job Overview:

We are seeking an experienced professional to fill the dual role of Senior Technical Lead (60%) and Software Developer (40%). Reporting directly to the Product and Innovation Manager, this position is pivotal in driving software engineering excellence, managing deployments, and aligning software solutions with business objectives.

Role Overview:

The Senior Technical Lead & Software Developer will lead software development initiatives, manage deployments, and ensure seamless integration of software solutions with business objectives. This dual role, with a primary focus on leadership (60%) and hands-on development (40%), reports directly to the Product and Innovation Manager.

Technical Stack:

Languages and Frameworks:

• TypeScript,
• Node.js,
• React.js,
• Express.js,
• Next.js,
• NestJSDatabases: MongoDB (NoSQL),
• SQLCloud Ops: Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS)CI/CD: Advanced proficiency in CI/CD pipelines

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a critical leadership figure under the Product and Innovation Manager.
• Oversee and manage software development, deployment, and integration.
• Align software solutions with strategic business needs.
• Monitor and optimize system performance metrics and oversee routine maintenance.
• Enhance software functionality in collaboration with our web user base.
• Tackle software deployment and integration challenges.
• Lead, mentor, and hold the software development team accountable.
• Regularly assess and enhance Engineering team KPIs.
• Provide weekly and monthly technical reports to the Product and Innovation Manager.
• Offer continuous, constructive feedback on team performance.
• Guarantee high-quality outputs from the team, minimizing rework.
• Initiate and oversee a Software Intern Programme.
• Document processes for efficient knowledge transfer.
• Stay abreast of emerging software technologies.
• Uphold cybersecurity protocols and best practices.

Candidate Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in software engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or related fields.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the technical field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software development with a focus on team management.
• Mastery in TypeScript, Node.js, and React.js.
• Experience with both front-end and back-end frameworks.
• Proven ability to mentor and elevate junior software developers.
• Exceptional collaboration skills with all company stakeholders.
• Experienced in system architecture.
• Advanced knowledge of SQL database and schema design.
• Extensive background in software development, deployment, and integration.
• Skilled in process documentation.
• Proficient in system performance metrics and monitoring.
• Knowledgeable in data encryption and cybersecurity best practices.
• Up to date with software industry trends.
• Superb interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Masters degree in a relevant field.Experience in DevOps and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
• Previous exposure to property management or real estate industry software development.
• Familiarity with mobile application development (iOS, Android).
• Certification in relevant technologies or project management methodologies.
• Experience in implementing and managing microservices architecture.
• In-depth understanding of agile development methodologies.
• Familiarity with machine learning and artificial intelligence concepts.
• A track record of successful project management and delivery within established timelines.