Software Developer Technical Lead

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A professional services company in South Africa is seeking a Software Engineer: Technical Lead to lead the technical vision of their platform. The role involves mentoring a team, driving architectural solutions, and integrating systems effectively. Applicants should have solid experience in Golang, Python, and modern web technologies such as JavaScript frameworks. This position offers competitive compensation based on experience and a chance to innovate within the Artificial Intelligence domain.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Golang and Python.
• Strong experience with web development frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.
• Experience with NoSQL/document databases.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD tools and practices.
• Proven technical leadership and mentorship abilities.
• Experience with architectural design and system integration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Drive the technical vision and development of the platform.
• Architect and implement seamless integrations.
• Champion Agile development methodologies.
• Oversee technical quality of deliverables.
• Agile Development: Champion and drive Agile development methodologies for efficient and collaborative continuous delivery.
• Innovation: Lead exploration into new technologies, particularly within the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space, to enhance our platforms.

Skills

Golang

Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Angular

Vue

NoSQL databases

CI/CD

Job description

A professional services company specializing in Capital Markets Technology is seeking an innovative and take‑charge Software Engineer: Technical Lead to join their team. You will be responsible for leading the technical vision and development of their platform, driving technical excellence, and mentoring a team of skilled engineers.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead, mentor, and foster the growth of a team of software engineers, ensuring the adoption of best practices.

• Architectural Vision & Design: Drive technical requirements and lead the solution design process, creating detailed technical specifications, architecture blueprints, and software designs for the FinMio platform.

• Problem‑Solving & Optimization: Apply strong analytical abilities to diagnose and resolve complex technical challenges, and lead continuous improvement and enhancement initiatives.

• System Integration: Architect and implement seamless integrations between the FinMio platform and various internal and external systems.

• Quality Assurance: Oversee the technical quality of all deliverables, ensuring strict adherence to coding standards, performance benchmarks, and security protocols.

• Agile Development: Champion and drive Agile development methodologies for efficient and collaborative continuous delivery.

• Innovation: Lead exploration into new technologies, particularly within the Artificial Intelligence (AI) space, to enhance our platforms.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development.

• Proficiency in Golang (or an equivalent procedural language like Rust, C, or Erlang) and Python.

• Strong experience with modern web development using JavaScript/TypeScript and frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.

• Experience with NoSQL/Document databases (e.g., MongoDB, DynamoDB, CouchDB).

• Solid understanding of CI/CD tools and practices.

• Proven technical leadership and team mentorship abilities.

• Demonstrated experience with architectural design, system integration, and complex problem-solving.

NB: Application Deadline is 20th August 2025

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]