Tech Lead - Software Development

ATS Client; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client is seeking an experienced Tech Lead to shape the design, development, and delivery of mobile, web, and business applications. The role blends hands-on technical leadership with mentoring, solution architecture, and collaboration with stakeholders.

You will lead Flutter mobile development for iOS and Android, drive secure, scalable solutions, and ensure adherence to best practices and governance. The position requires a strong track record in leadership and modern software engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in CS/IS/Engineering or related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of Flutter mobile development experience.
• Proven experience in a Tech Lead or similar leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, architecture, and development initiatives.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, promoting best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.
• Lead the development and deployment of Flutter mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Drive enhancements to digital platforms, client-facing applications, and business systems.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and modern software engineering practices.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentorship

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Flutter

C# .NET / .NET Core

Angular

SQL Server

Microsoft Azure

CI/CD pipelines

Docker and Kubernetes

Mobile app deployment (App Store / Play Store)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Tech Lead to drive the design, development, and delivery of mobile, web, and business applications. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with team mentorship, solution architecture, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead technical design, architecture, and development initiatives.
• Mentor and guide a team of software engineers, promoting best practices and coding standards.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain secure, scalable, and high-performance applications.
• Lead the development and deployment of Flutter mobile applications for iOS and Android.
• Drive enhancements to digital platforms, client‑facing applications, and business systems.
• Ensure compliance with security, governance, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote innovation, continuous improvement, and modern software engineering practices.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of Flutter mobile development experience.
• Previous experience in a Tech Lead or similar leadership role.

Technical Skills

• Flutter (iOS & Android development)
• C# .NET / .NET Core
• Angular
• SQL Server
• Microsoft Azure (App Services, DevOps, APIs)
• CI/CD pipelines
• Docker and Kubernetes
• Mobile app deployment and maintenance on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store