Technical Lead

Helderberg Personnel cc; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established software company in Somerset West is seeking a Technical Lead to guide their development team. This leadership role involves hands-on coding, architecture oversight, and mentorship. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in software development, especially in SaaS and microservices, while being passionate about technology and people.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team culture

Exciting growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development, 2+ in leadership.
• Experience in SaaS architectures and microservices.
• Strong coding abilities with PHP and NodeJS.

Responsibilities

• Lead the software development team and ensure quality code.
• Define system architecture and oversee development.
• Mentor junior developers and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Problem-solving

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Tools

PHP

NodeJS

AWS

Docker

React

Vue.js

Angular

Job description

Somerset West - A well-established but growing software company that provides reliable and scalable solutions to its customers, is seeking to employ a Technical Lead to guide their software development team to new heights.

The successful Technical Lead should be hands-on with coding and architecture, while also being an effective mentor and leader. You will play a critical role in guiding our development team, ensuring high-quality code, scalable architecture, and efficient processes. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for both people and technology. While innovation is encouraged, it is also important to honor the company's history, existing standards, and current human resources.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on the back-end of the system.
• Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
• Architecture and Design: Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Mentorship and Team Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Code Review and Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality through testing strategies.
• Agile Development: Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrummasters, UX designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Tech Stack and Innovation: Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.
• Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.
• Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and maintaining coding standards.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people management skills.
• Experience with containerization, e.g., Docker.
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic work environment.
• Opportunities for professional growth and learning.
• A collaborative and innovative team culture.
• A stable company with exciting growth opportunities.

Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was established in 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basin and, over the years, expanded nationally. Our background has proven invaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluation, and placement of candidates.

Our Value Proposition: The true value of Helderberg Personnel lies in our commitment to attending to our clients’ needs, culture, and values. We ensure that, through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match is determined to foster long-term relationships. The identity of the client remains confidential at all times. We understand that our role is to ensure that candidates become strategic partners to a business, rather than mere employees. Helderberg Personnel has achieved steady growth over recent years and has evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. We have made placements across various functions, industries, and up to senior management levels.