Web Engineering Lead - Architect, Mentor & Scale

Ananzi; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance provider in Johannesburg is looking for an Engineering Team Lead to join their leadership team. This role involves leading talented software engineers while focusing on technical development and people management. The ideal candidate will drive project execution and the professional growth of team members while developing full-stack systems. Excellent communication skills and experience with agile methodologies are required to ensure high-quality software solutions. Apply by 21 November.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience as a software engineer, delivering complex projects.
• Proficiency in front-end and back-end technologies.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of talented software engineers.
• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering team and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Action Planning

Adaptive Thinking

Agile Project Management

Budget Management

Change Management

Current State Assessment

Data Compilation

Evaluating Information

Executing Plans

Futures Thinking

Gaps Analysis

IT Implementation

Learning and Development (L&D)

Managing Stakeholder Expectations

Oral Communications

Policies & Procedures

Project Life Cycle Management

Project Performance Management (PM)

Project Quality Assurance

Project Reporting

Project Risk Management

Project Schedule Management

Project Scope Management

Project Strategy

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or software engineering

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Tools

React.js

Next.js

TypeScript

TailwindCSS

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

A leading insurance provider in Johannesburg is looking for an Engineering Team Lead to join their leadership team. This role involves leading talented software engineers while focusing on technical development and people management. The ideal candidate will drive project execution and the professional growth of team members while developing full-stack systems. Excellent communication skills and experience with agile methodologies are required to ensure high-quality software solutions. Apply by 21 November.