Tech Lead

Hi-Tech Cape Town; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Gauteng is looking for a Lead Developer focused on cloud-based platforms in a hybrid role. You will spearhead a team, actively participate in coding, and deliver impactful solutions while fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. Your leadership will significantly influence the journey of digital platforms, and you will need a solid technical background with experience in modern tech stacks such as Angular and GCP.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in software development, with 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience with Angular (v12+), TypeScript, GCP (Firebase/Firestore).
• Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of developers while actively coding (50–60%).
• Drive sprint-level delivery and ensure alignment with architectural standards.
• Collaborate with product and QA teams to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Modernize platform capabilities with a focus on GCP.

Skills

Angular

Typescript

GCP

Tech lead

Tools

Docker

RESTful APIs

Job description

Lead Developer – Cloud-Based Platforms | Johannesburg (Hybrid)
R 1 200 000 - R 1 400 000 CTC
A Combo role - Servant Leader / Tech Lead


?? What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of developers (perm & contract) while actively coding (50–60%).
• Drive sprint-level delivery and ensure alignment with architectural standards.
• Collaborate with product and QA teams to deliver high-quality, cloud-native solutions.
• Modernize and enhance platform capabilities, with a strong focus on GCP.
• Foster a culture of performance, ownership, and continuous improvement.

? What You’ll Bring:

• 8+ years in software development, 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong experience with Angular (v12+), TypeScript, GCP (Firebase/Firestore), Docker, and RESTful APIs.
• Solid grasp of Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines.
• Systems thinking and architectural understanding.
• Experience with agentic AI in the SDLC is a plus.

Join a mission-driven team where your leadership and technical expertise will directly impact the future of digital platforms.

Desired Skills:

• Angular
• Typescript
• GCP
• Tech lead