Software Engineering Team Lead (C# / Java / Python)

JustTheJob.co.za; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial technology company, located in Cape Town, seeks a Software Engineering Team Lead with strong coding capabilities in C#, Java, and Python, alongside leadership experience. The role involves mentoring a team and delivering solutions in a dynamic research environment, essential for the asset management sector. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and a minimum of five years of programming experience. The company values a positive attitude and effective collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years actively programming in C#, Java, and Python.
• At least 2 years of experience leading a team.
• Test-driven development experience is essential.
• Familiarity with GitHub and agile methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver solutions within the Research Product area.
• Mentor and coach the Software Engineers.
• Collaborate with engineering and product teams.
• Ensure code quality and adherence to standards.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

Test-driven development

GitHub

Scrum

Kanban

Database technologies (SQL, NoSQL)

AWS

Azure

R / Shiny

UI / UX skills

Education

Relevant Degree

Job description

Software Engineering Team Lead (C# / Java / Python) - Cape Town

Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa

Job Summary

The coding expertise of a hands‑on, passionate and self‑driven Software Engineering Team Lead is sought to lead the Front Office Research Dev team of an Independent Asset Management Firm. The core role is focused on Front Office development, and you will be expected to lead, grow and develop the skills of both the Cape Town and London Dev teams. It would be beneficial to have a background as a Full Stack Developer with experience in Asset Management in relation to Front Office processes. You must also possess a suitable Degree with 5 years active coding experience in C#, Java and Python, Test‑Driven Development experience is essential, GitHub proficiency and you need at least 2 years experience leading a team.

Duties

• Deliver solutions within the Research Product area.
• Be hands‑on; this is an active development role.
• Lead, Mentor and Coach the Research Product Software Engineers.
• Build relationships within Technology and the Business through delivery. Work in a rapid proof‑of‑concept style, engage stakeholders and adopt a fail‑fast approach.
• Multi‑task - Front‑Office is a dynamic environment; a flexible, can‑do attitude always yields results.
• Collaborate with the other Engineering Leads and Product Owners to execute our IT strategy.
• Develop to house standards; ensure code is clear, functional, and easy to support and that designs make sense in the wider IT arena.

Requirements

Qualifications

Relevant Degree qualified.

Experience / Skills

• Minimum of 5 years actively working with Programming languages such as C#, Java, Python.
• Minimum of 2 years experience leading a team.
• Test driven development approach is essential.
• Experience with source control tools like GitHub.
• Experience in Scrum or Kanban.
• Prior knowledge of Asset Management relating to Front Office processes.
• Experience designing and working with a variety of database technologies such as SQL, NoSQL, and Data Lakes.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies like AWS and Azure.
• R / Shiny experience.
• UI / UX skills would be a useful addition as we expose data to users.

Attributes

• Must be passionate about Technology.
• Positive and flexible attitude to work.
• Good time management skills.
• Strong collaboration ethic, with ability to work in teams from cross‑functional disciplines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written.
• Able to multi‑task; work to tight deadlines and able to cope under pressure.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Strong problem‑solving ability, a logical thinker and numerate.
• Self‑starter.

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