Software and Applications Team Lead (Hands-On Technical Leader)

Hire Resolve; Kloof; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A South African technology company is seeking a Technical Team Lead to oversee its software division. The role comprises 70% hands-on development and 30% leadership duties. Responsibilities include driving the architectural vision, managing team deliverables, and collaborating with hardware engineers. Candidates should have over 6 years of software development experience, proficiency in Python or Node.js, and a strong background in IoT protocols. A competitive salary based on experience is offered.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Software Development with at least 2 years in a Lead/Senior capacity.
• Proficiency in Python or Node.js, or Golang/C#.
• Strong experience with React Native or Flutter.

Responsibilities

• Drive the architectural vision for the miAlarm and FinmonTech ecosystems.
• Lead by example by writing high-quality, scalable code.
• Manage a small team and conduct code reviews.
• Coordinate hardware‑software integration with GSM/LTE units and backend systems.
• Own the software roadmap; translate business needs into technical tasks in Jira/Azure DevOps.

Skills

Python

Node.js

React Native

Golang

C#

MQTT

WebSockets

AWS

Azure

Azure

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Job description

A South African technology company that specializes in security communication and alarm monitoring solutions is seeking a Technical Team Lead to head their software division. This is a 70/30 role: 70% of your time will be spent "in the trenches" (architecting, coding, and peer‑reviewing), and 30% will be dedicated to leadership, sprint planning, and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership: Drive the architectural vision for the miAlarm (B2C) and FinmonTech (B2B) ecosystems. Ensure systems are highly available ($99.9% uptime) as they handle life‑safety data.
• Hands‑On Development: Lead by example by writing high‑quality, scalable code. You will tackle the most complex bugs and build the "skeleton" of new features.
• Team Management: Manage a small team of internal and possibly outsourced developers. Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship, and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Hardware‑Software Integration: Work closely with the hardware engineering team to ensure seamless communication between GSM/LTE radio units and the software backend.
• Product Delivery: Own the software roadmap. Translate business requirements from the CEO/Sales into technical tasks (Jira/Azure DevOps) and ensure timely releases.
• Security & Compliance: Implement rigorous security protocols (encryption, biometric auth, secure token storage) to protect user data and alarm signals.

Minimum Requirements

• Experience: 6+ years in Software Development with at least 2 years in a Lead/Senior capacity.
• Backend: Proficiency in Python or Node.js (common for IoT backends) or Golang/C#.
• Mobile: Strong experience with React Native or Flutter (Finmon uses cross‑platform apps for iOS/Android).
• IoT Knowledge: Experience with MQTT, WebSockets, or similar protocols used for real‑time device communication.
• Cloud: Experience managing AWS or Azure environments, specifically serverless functions and real‑time databases.

Nice to haves

• Experience with Bluetooth LE (BLE) for mobile‑to‑hardware configuration.
• Knowledge of South African security industry protocols (Contact ID, SIA).
• Experience with DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) for automated app deployment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]