Software Engineer Technical Lead

Mia Nel Associates; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Mia Nel Associates seeks a Software Engineering Lead to guide a team of engineers, collaborating with product managers to translate business needs into scalable technical solutions. The role focuses on delivering reliable platforms, driving design and development, and providing actionable technical guidance for project success.

Strong leadership, mentorship, and a passion for continuous learning are essential, as you monitor performance and stay ahead of emerging technologies to maximise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10 years software engineering experience.
• At least 5 years experience leading a team of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor engineers, fostering innovation and continuous learning.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with product managers.
• Drive design, development, and optimisation of platforms for scalability and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

Role Overview:

The Software Engineering Lead will guide a team of talented engineers, collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders, and drive the technical roadmap. The position requires strong technical expertise combined with leadership skills to deliver measurable business impact.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor engineers, fostering innovation and continuous learning.
• Translate business requirements into technical solutions in collaboration with product managers.
• Drive design, development, and optimisation of platforms for scalability and reliability.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure successful project delivery.
• Monitor performance metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and evaluate their relevance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• 10 years software engineering experience
• At least 5 years experience leading a team of engineers