Technical Lead (Php) (Cpt Hybrid) (24699)

Executive Placements; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge Tech company in Cape Town is looking for a Technical Lead (PHP) to provide architectural guidance, lead integrations, and mentor a team. The candidate should have strong proficiency in PHP and experience as a Software Architect. This role is crucial to ensure virtual agents effectively integrate into client ecosystems, promoting best practices in coding and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of software architecture and design principles.
• Experience as a Software Architect or similar role.
• Strong proficiency in modern web technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide architectural guidance for optimal performance.
• Lead design and architecture of Virtual Agent integrations.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Technical Consultants.
• Research and recommend emerging technologies.
• Collaborate to gather and translate requirements.
• Actively code and develop microservices.
• Identify and rectify technical problems.

Skills

PHP 8+

MySQL 8

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

Education

Masters/Bachelor's in Computer Science

Job description

ENVIRONMENT

PROVIDE overall architectural guidance ensuring work is performed at optimal levels while offering technical Pre‑sales support and oversight of the Conversation Automation stack as the next Technical Lead (PHP) sought by a cutting‑edge Tech company in Somerset West. You need to ensure that every Virtual Agent built is effectively integrated into each client's digital channels and back‑office systems while answering any technical questions that customers may have as to how the Virtual Agent would work in their eco‑system. You will play a crucial role in shaping delivery solutions and ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and scalability. The ideal candidate must have a deep understanding of software architecture, design principles, and development best practices. You must possess a Masters / Bachelor's in Computer Science or similar field with suitable experience as a Software Architect or similar role with strong proficiency in PHP 8+, MySQL 8, JavaScript, HTML & CSS.

DUTIES

• Technology Stack Oversight — You will have the overall accountability for the ecosystem stack (technologies used to extend into client ecosystems, how they work together, etc.).
• Architectural Leadership — Lead the design and architecture of integration efforts, ensuring they enable the Virtual Agent to perform effectively within various client eco‑systems.
• Team Leadership — Supervise and mentor a team of Technical Consultants giving technical direction, coaching, and support to ensure project success.
• Technology Evaluation — Research and evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to recommend the best solutions for our projects.
• Requirements Analysis — Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and analyse requirements and translate them into technical specifications and architectural designs.
• Coding and Development — Lead by example by actively taking part in coding and development tasks, while promoting best practices and coding standards. This includes the development of microservices where required.
• Technical Problem Solving — When a Virtual Agent does not work, the Lead, working with the Technical Consultant on the account, needs to help identify and rectify the problem (if technical) within agreed SLAs.
• Quality Assurance — Implement and enforce quality control processes, including code reviews and testing, to ensure integration reliability and maintainability.
• Documentation — Create and keep comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture diagrams, design documents, and coding standards.