Technical Lead (PHP) — Hands-on SaaS Architect & Mentor

Liquid Thought; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquid Thought in Somerset West, Western Cape, is seeking a Technical Lead who is hands-on with coding and architecture. You will guide the development team by ensuring high-quality code, scalable system architecture and streamlined processes.

The ideal person thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about both technology and people. Lead a team, promote best practices, and shape architecture for SaaS in a dynamic setting.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with at least 2 years in technical leadership.
• Proficient in PHP and Node.js.
• Strong SaaS architecture, microservices and AWS cloud experience.
• Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and API development.
• Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Proven ability to lead code reviews and mentor developers.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with Docker and front-end frameworks (React/Vue/Angular).
• Prior SaaS environment experience.

Responsibilities

• Technical leadership to guide developers and enforce best practices.
• Hands-on coding when required to deliver critical features.
• Design and oversee scalable architecture for reliability.
• Mentor juniors and promote a learning culture.
• Conduct code reviews and uphold coding standards.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and process improvements.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, and designers.
• Stay updated with industry trends and implement improvements.

Skills

Technical leadership

PHP

Node.js

SaaS architecture

Microservices

AWS

API development

DevOps / CI/CD

Docker

React/Vue/Angular

Team mentoring

Tools

Docker

Terraform

AWS Cloud

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Liquid Thought in Somerset West, Western Cape, is seeking a Technical Lead who is hands-on with coding and architecture. You will guide the development team by ensuring high-quality code, scalable system architecture and streamlined processes.

The ideal person thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about both technology and people. Lead a team, promote best practices, and shape architecture for SaaS in a dynamic setting.