Technical Lead Developer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; Presencial; ZAR 1.000.000 - 2.000.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary based on experience

Descripción de la vacante

A technology company specializing in telecom solutions is seeking a Technical Lead Developer. This role balances hands-on coding with leadership, where you'll design scalable architectures, mentor a development team, and manage project lifecycles. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of software development experience and deep knowledge in telecommunications. Proficiency in Java, .NET, and cloud technologies is essential. Competitive salary based on experience, and a clear pathway for career advancement is available.

Formación

• 10+ years in software development with 7+ years in Telecommunication networks.
• Deep experience with Value‑Added Services (VAS) and cellular network infrastructure.
• Proficiency in Monitoring/Logging tools.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud technologies.
• Strong REST API design and SQL/Elasticsearch skills.
• Proven experience in Agile/Scrum environments.

Responsabilidades

• Guide the development team through code reviews and mentoring.
• Design and maintain high-quality architectures tailored to telecom.
• Analyze complex requirements and manage project lifecycles.
• Hands-on development of complex components and maintain codebases.
• Communicate progress to Head of Department and stakeholders.
• Stay current with CI/CD, DevOps practices and emerging tech.

Conocimientos

Java

.NET

C++

C#

Python

SQL

Elasticsearch

Kubernetes

Docker

Git

Jira

Kubernetes

Docker

Cloud technologies

Prometheus

Grafana

Nagios

Datadog

Kibana

Git

Jira

Maven

Jenkins

OOP / MVC

English fluency

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Herramientas

Prometheus

Grafana

Nagios

Datadog

Kibana

Maven

Jenkins

Descripción del empleo

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A technology company specializing in telecom regulatory solutions, law enforcement/public safety technology, and Gov-tech for digital transformation, is seeking a Technical Lead Developer who will balance hands‑on coding with team leadership. You will architect scalable solutions, mentor a high-performing development team, and manage project lifecycles.
Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Mentoring: Guide the development team through code reviews, work breakdown, and refactoring strategies. Foster a culture of accountability and continuous learning.

• Architecture & Development: Design and maintain high-quality, secure, and scalable architectures (Web, Microservices, and VAS) tailored to the telecommunications industry.

• Project Management: Analyze complex requirements, estimate timelines, identify risks, and ensure the delivery of high-performance solutions.

• Hands‑on Coding: Actively develop complex components, maintain existing codebases, and ensure high service availability for market‑leading platforms.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Provide regular updates to the HOD on project progress, resource needs, and technical challenges.

• Continuous Improvement: Stay current with emerging technologies (Kubernetes, Cloud, DevOps) and implement best practices in CI/CD and Agile workflows.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer/Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.

• Core Experience: 10+ years in software development with 7+ years specifically in Telecommunication networks (protocols, standards, and access methods).

• Technical Stack:

  • Languages: Expert‑level Java and .NET; proficient in C, C++, C#, and Python.

  • Web & API: HTML5, CSS, JavaScript (React, Angular, Bootstrap) and RESTful API design.

  • Data & Search: SQL (Relational/Non‑relational) and proficiency in Elasticsearch (DSL, indexing, tuning).

• Infrastructure & DevOps:

  • 5+ years with Kubernetes, Docker, and Cloud technologies.

  • Proficiency in Monitoring/Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios, Datadog, and Kibana.

  • Tooling: Git, Jira, Maven, and Jenkins.

• Industry Knowledge: Deep experience with Value‑Added Services (VAS), cellular network infrastructure, and SRE best practices.

• Expertise in Object‑Oriented Programming (OOP), design patterns, and MVC.

• Ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.

• Proven success in fast‑paced, Agile/Scrum environments.

• Fluency in English.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail]

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