Software Developer Lead

Boardroom Appointments; Durban; On-site; ZAR 558,000 - 837,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th cheque

Performance-based incentive

Family-like culture

Low after-hours work

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments in Durban seeks a high-energy Software & Applications Team Lead who codes actively and mentors a small team, owning end-to-end delivery of mission-critical projects.

You will guide Flutter, Python backend, and web assets, drive AI-enhanced features, optimize databases, and coordinate with hardware telemetry, while balancing hands-on coding with strategic leadership to ensure reliable, scalable systems.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Hands-on development leader with end-to-end project ownership.
• Experience mentoring developers and delivering completed projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day leadership to two Flutter developers and a contract web developer.
• Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and developer skill-building sessions.
• Collaborate with Support Manager to resolve issues efficiently.
• Own delivery and maintenance of the SIM asset management portal (NestJS + React).
• Maintain and enhance PHP web assets.
• Own all Python 3 backend services and MariaDB databases.
• Lead development of core Flutter mobile applications.
• Architect, maintain, and scale Python 3 services.
• Optimise MariaDB performance and manage Nginx routing.
• Administer Linux servers (Ubuntu/OpenSUSE) and basic TCP/IP networking.
• Work with FortiGate and advanced Nginx tuning as required.
• Explore AI-powered enhancements such as predictive analytics and anomaly detection.
• Partner with the R&D Manager to ensure seamless integration between software and hardware telemetry systems.
• Manage software lifecycles and coordinate with outsourced vendors.
• Deliver high-quality outcomes on time, leveraging a track record of successful project delivery.

Skills

Flutter/Dart

Python backend

MySQL/MariaDB

NestJS/React

Linux

GitLab/GitHub workflows

Leadership

Mentoring

Tools

GitLab

GitHub

Nginx

Job description

Seeking a high-energy, hands-on Software & Applications Team Lead who leads by example through active coding, mentoring, and end-to-end project ownership
Role requires 50–70% hands-on development while guiding strategy, delivery, and technical excellence
Focus on innovative thinking, including AI-enhanced features, to accelerate product growth and reliability in mission-critical environments

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical guidance and day-to-day leadership to two Flutter developers and a contract web developer
• Conduct code reviews, pair programming, and developer skill-building sessions
• Collaborate closely with the Support Manager to resolve issues efficiently
• Take full ownership of delivery and ongoing maintenance of the SIM asset management portal (NestJS + React)
• Maintain and enhance existing PHP web assets
• Own all Python 3 backend services and MariaDB databases
• Lead development and maintenance of core Flutter mobile applications
• Architect, maintain, and scale Python 3 services
• Optimise MariaDB performance and manage Nginx routing
• Administer Linux servers (Ubuntu/OpenSUSE) and basic TCP/IP networking
• Work with FortiGate and advanced Nginx tuning as required
• Explore and implement AI-powered enhancements such as predictive analytics and anomaly detection
• Partner with the R&D Manager to ensure seamless integration between software and hardware telemetry systems
• Manage software lifecycles and coordinate with outsourced vendors
• Deliver high-quality outcomes on time, leveraging a track record of successful project delivery
• Strong proven experience in Flutter/Dart for mobile application development
• Strong proven experience in Python 3 backend and service development
• Solid experience with MySQL/MariaDB databases
• Hands-on exposure to modern stacks such as NestJS, React, or similar
• Comfortable working in Linux environments
• Strong experience with complex Git workflows using GitLab or GitHub
• Demonstrated leadership of small-to-medium teams or projects through full development lifecycles
• Proven experience mentoring developers and delivering completed, impactful projects
• Proactive and innovative mindset with interest in AI and ML applications in IoT and telemetry
• Solid understanding of TCP/IP networking fundamentals
• Willingness to develop expertise in FortiGate, Nginx optimisation, and related tools
• Strong, demonstrable portfolio of shipped applications or projects
• Minimum of 7 years relevant experience preferred

Benefits and Offer

• Competitive monthly salary of R50,000 to R75,000 TCTC
• 13th cheque payable in December
• Performance-based incentive scheme at shareholders discretion
• Supportive, family-like culture focused on collaboration, respect, and work-life balance
• Minimal after-hours work, limited to critical business incidents
• Opportunity to shape cutting-edge IoT and software products in a stable, high-uptime environment