Tech Lead — Architecture, Governance & Platform Leadership

ShopriteX; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

ShopriteX is seeking a Tech Lead to provide strategic technical leadership across digital platforms. You will shape complex solution designs, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, and guide engineering teams toward scalable, secure systems that support long-term sustainability.

You will drive architecture governance, enable cross-functional collaboration, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes while balancing innovation with risk management.

Qualifications

• Relevant Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field – essential.
• Postgraduate qualification in Architecture, Enterprise Systems, or related discipline – advantageous.
• +6 years’ experience in software engineering, systems design, or architecture – essential.
• Strong experience in at least one modern programming language (Go/Golang, Java, Python, C#, C++) – essential.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies and engineering best practices – essential.
• Experience working in Agile environments (e.g. Scrum) – essential.
• Strong understanding of performance, scalability, and security principles – preferred.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern databases – advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design of enterprise-scale technical solutions aligned to business strategy.
• Guide implementation approaches to ensure architectural standards are met.
• Validate alignment to enterprise architecture frameworks, principles, and governance.

Skills

Go/Golang

Java

Python

C++

Architecture

Agile

Performance

Security

Cloud

Leadership

Stakeholder

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/IS/Engineering

Postgraduate Architecture/Enterprise Systems

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

ShopriteX is seeking a Tech Lead to provide strategic technical leadership across digital platforms. You will shape complex solution designs, ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, and guide engineering teams toward scalable, secure systems that support long-term sustainability.

You will drive architecture governance, enable cross-functional collaboration, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality outcomes while balancing innovation with risk management.