Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West)

Datafin; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established software company is seeking a Technical Lead to oversee development teams and architecture for the South African property management market. The ideal candidate will possess strong coding skills in PHP and Node.js, with extensive experience in SaaS and AWS, along with a passion for mentoring and team leadership.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Proficient in PHP and Node.js.
• Experience with SaaS architectures and AWS.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of developers and ensure best practices.
• Write scalable, maintainable code for high-impact features.
• Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of learning.
• Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

People management

Tools

Docker

AWS

Job description

ENVIRONMENT:

A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role, you’ll guide the development team to deliver high-quality code, build scalable and maintainable architecture, and continuously improve engineering processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is equally passionate about technology and team leadership. To succeed, you'll need 7+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role, with strong proficiency in PHP and Node.js, a solid background in SaaS and microservices architectures, and deep familiarity with the AWS cloud platform.

DUTIES:

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of system
• Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code, when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
• Architecture & Design: Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Code Review & 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, scrum masters, UX designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
• Tech Stack & Innovation: Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Experience with containerisation e.g. Docker
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, [URL Removed] or Angular).
• Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

ATTRIBUTES:

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people management skills

While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.

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Desired Skills:

• Technical
• Lead
• WC