Software Development Team Lead / Scrum Master

Sabenza IT & Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge fintech company is seeking a Senior Developer Team Lead / Scrum Master to spearhead the development of an AI-driven digital compliance platform. This hands-on leadership role involves guiding a high-performing team and making impactful architectural decisions. Join a transformative project fostering growth in both technology and team culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on software development experience.
• Proven leadership in a Team Lead or Development Manager role.
• Deep expertise with .NET (C#) and React in production environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of a new greenfield fintech platform using C# (.NET) and React.
• Guide and mentor a team of developers, fostering technical excellence.
• Own delivery processes including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and progress tracking.

Skills

.NET

C#

React

Agile

Scrum Master

Job description

Job DescriptionAbout the OpportunityWe're working with a cutting-edge UK / European fintech company embarking on the development of an AI-driven platform in the digital compliance and identity space.

As part of this ambitious initiative, we're looking for a Senior Developer Team Lead / Scrum Master to join the project at its early stages and play a key role in both technical delivery and team leadership.This is a hands-on leadership position, ideal for someone passionate about building robust, event-driven systems using .NET (C#) and React, while also steering a high-performing development team.

You'll engage directly with international stakeholders, guide project delivery from inception, and contribute to both architectural decisions and team culture.RequirementsWhat You'll DoLead the delivery of a new greenfield fintech platform using C# (.NET) and ReactGuide and mentor a team of developers, fostering technical excellence and growthWork closely with client-side stakeholders in a highly collaborative, agile setupOwn delivery processes including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and progress trackingSupport and grow a distributed remote development teamInfluence architectural decisions with a focus on scalable, event-driven systemsBalance technical execution, people leadership, and client engagementWhat We're Looking For8+ years of hands-on software development experienceProven leadership in a Team Lead or Development Manager roleDeep expertise with .NET (C#) and React in production environmentsStrong experience leading agile delivery in a fast-paced settingFamiliarity with event-driven architectures and microservicesConfident communicator and collaborative partner to technical and non-technical stakeholdersExperienced in mentoring, feedback, and team coachingStructured, reliable, and self-motivated with a proactive mindsetNice to HaveScrum Master experience or agile certificationsExperience building platforms from the ground upExposure to the fintech or compliance spaceIf you're passionate about tech leadership, love building scalable systems, and are excited by the chance to work on a high-impact platform from the ground up — we'd love to hear from you.Apply now to be part of something truly transformative.Requirements.NET, C#, React, Team Lead, Agile, Scrum Master