Technical Software Lead

Twenty Degress, Inc.; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Technical Software Lead to shape the architectural vision of their innovative products. In this pivotal role, you will lead a dynamic team, ensuring excellence in software engineering while driving operational performance. Your expertise will be crucial in scaling products and guiding the team towards success. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment that values innovation and accountability. If you are passionate about building quality client software and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with a strong full-stack background.
• 5+ years of leading and mentoring product teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the health and operational performance of technology components.
• Drive improvement to product effectiveness through coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Software Engineering

Leadership

Full-Stack Development

Laravel

PHP

MySQL

Vue.js

GitHub

Azure

Notion

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Software Lead to provide technical and architectural vision for Mventech Group products.

In this role, you will lead a small, high-impact team and grow alongside the company as the product scales.

You will be part of a collaborative, high-energy environment that values ownership and innovation.

Your work will have a direct impact, improving the efficiency and success of our clients.

About Us

We are Twenty Degrees.

We cut through complexity with simple, efficient answers that streamline operations.

Driven by precision and powered by data-driven insights, we build strategies that stand the test of time.

We are committed to innovation, forging new paths to the future.

Our solutions disrupt and define, and our smart collaborations optimize success.

Role Overview

As a Technical Software Lead, you will play a key role in championing technical best practices in software engineering while ensuring the overall health, resilience, and operational performance of the product's technology components.

You will be a trusted technology advisor, working closely with product managers to shape and deliver on the product roadmap.

In this role, you will own and advocate for the product's architectural roadmap, driving operational excellence and alignment with other technical leads.

Your focus will include enabling self-service and automation to enhance seamless integration with other products and clients.

Additionally, you will oversee the growth and skill development of the product team, continuously inspiring and coaching them to improve their capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing the health, resilience, stability, reliability, and operational performance of the product's technology components, including ensuring compliance with all technology risk, security, hygiene, and resilience standards.
• Building software engineering excellence and driving improvement to product effectiveness through coaching, mentoring and resolution of impediments.
• Defining and realizing the target state architecture and technical roadmap for the product, including managing and repaying technical debt.
• Realizing the product's objectives and key results and other value metrics defined on the product roadmap.
• Inspiring product teams to build services and technologies that will be the backbone of technology for the Mventech Group.

Requirements

• 10+ years of software engineering with a strong full-stack background.
• 5+ years of leading and mentoring product teams.
• Proven experience in scaling products / platforms.
• Expertise in Laravel 11, PHP 8.3, MySQL 8, Vue.js 3, GitHub, Azure, Notion.
• A real passion for building quality client software products through modern software engineering practices.
• A mindset of ownership, accountability and impact-driven leadership.

How to apply

If you are ready to cut through complexity and make a lasting impact, we want to hear from you.

Apply now by sending your resume and a cover letter to [contact information].