Software Engineering Lead - Web

Ananzi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Johannesburg is looking for an Engineering Team Lead to join their leadership team. This role involves leading talented software engineers while focusing on technical development and people management. The ideal candidate will drive project execution and the professional growth of team members while developing full-stack systems. Excellent communication skills and experience with agile methodologies are required to ensure high-quality software solutions. Apply by 21 November.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, delivering complex projects.
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of talented software engineers.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering team and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptive Thinking

Agile Project Management

Budget Management

Change Management

Current State Assessment

Data Compilation

Evaluating Information

Executing Plans

Futures Thinking

Gaps Analysis

IT Implementation

Learning and Development (L&D)

Managing Stakeholder Expectations

Oral Communications

Policies & Procedures

Project Life Cycle Management

Project Performance Management (PM)

Project Quality Assurance

Project Reporting

Project Risk Management

Project Schedule Management

Project Scope Management

Project Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Tools

React.js

Next.js

TypeScript

TailwindCSS

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

Software Engineering Lead - Web Old Mutual South Africa
Let's Write Africa's Story Together!

We are seeking an Engineering Team Lead of cross‑functional teams to join our leadership team and drive technical excellence, project execution, and the professional development of our engineering staff.

The Engineering Team Lead's role is equal parts technical development and people management, with a focus on building the platform that other engineers will build on.

The incumbent will be responsible for the development of full‑stack systems, looking into the design, development process and testing of software applications and ensuring it meets the needs of Old Mutual and its customers.

The expectation of this role is to lead engineers across multiple agile teams across our business.

Location : Sandton | Pinelands | Umhlanga

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of talented software engineers, providing technical guidance, architectural direction, and mentorship.
• Be involved in recruitment and mentoring activities across the chapter and help drive the growth of an engineering culture.
• Lead the end‑to‑design, development, and maintenance of web applications, ensuring they meet high standards for functionality, performance, and user experience.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex software projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within scope.
• Identify strengths and growth areas of team members and develop plans for their professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practices within the engineering team and cross‑functional teams.
• Help the team tackle technical challenges, remove roadblocks, and ensure projects meet high‑quality standards.
• Establish testing strategies, develop unit tests, and provide expertise in debugging and optimizing code for performance and reliability.
• Integrate APIs and third‑party services, focusing on security, scalability, and efficiency.
• Implement DevOps practices, including CI / CD pipelines, containerization, and cloud services to optimise application deployment and scaling.
• Drive architectural decisions, system design, and code reviews to ensure scalable and maintainable software solutions.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company's technical strategy and roadmap.
• Act as a liaison between the engineering team and non‑technical stakeholders, providing updates and ensuring alignment with project goals.

Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, with a track record of delivering complex projects.
• Strong expertise in software development, including proficiency in front‑end and back‑end technologies and frameworks (React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, TailwindCSS).
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role within a software engineering team.
• Excellent problem‑solving and debugging skills.
• Exceptional communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
• Commitment to staying updated with emerging industry trends and technologies.
• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and microservices architecture.
• Previous experience leading and managing cross‑functional development teams.
• Agile or Scrum certification and familiarity with project management tools.

Skills

• Action Planning
• Adaptive Thinking
• Agile Project Management
• Budget Management
• Change Management
• Current State Assessment
• Data Compilation
• Evaluating Information
• Executing Plans
• Futures Thinking
• Gaps Analysis
• IT Implementation
• Learning and Development (L&D)
• Managing Stakeholder Expectations
• Oral Communications
• Policies & Procedures
• Project Life Cycle Management
• Project Performance Management (PM)
• Project Quality Assurance
• Project Reporting
• Project Risk Management
• Project Schedule Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Strategy

Competencies

• Business Insight
• Collaborates
• Communicates Effectively
• Courage
• Cultivates Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Develops Talent
• Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Closing Date : 21 November