Xpert : Software Development Team Lead | Scrum Master

Inspired Testing; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading IT Talent Solutions provider is seeking a Software Development Team Lead to manage a remote fintech project. This role requires a skilled individual with over eight years in software development, focusing on .NET (C#) and React. Responsibilities include project delivery, technical guidance, and fostering team growth. Applicants must be based in South Africa, legally able to work as independent contractors and be comfortable with remote capabilities. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, focusing on .NET (C#) and React.
• Proven track record in a team lead or development manager role.
• Demonstrable people management skills, mentoring, feedback, coaching.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project delivery of a new fintech platform.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to a team.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders in an agile environment.

Skills

Software Development

.NET (C#)

React

Team Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Event-driven Architecture

Communication

Job description

Role

Software Development Team Lead|Scrum Master

Contract type

Independent contractor (day rate)

Duration

6 months initially (with strong likelihood of extension)

Location

Remote (South Africa-based candidates only)

About the opportunity

We're looking for a Senior Developer Team Lead to guide this initiative, someone technical, delivery-focused, and confident leading both people and projects.

This is a hands-on role where you'll play a key part in leading the delivery of a robust event-driven system using C# and React.

You'll provide technical and human leadership to a growing team, while working closely with client stakeholders to shape and steer progress of the project.

Strong people management skills, the ability to manage project delivery, and excellent communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the project delivery of a new fintech platform (main tech .Net / C# and React)
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to a team of developers
• Collaborate directly with client stakeholders in a delivery-focused, agile environment
• Take responsibility for project timelines, stand ups, sprint planning, and overall delivery
• Support the growth and cohesion of a high-performing remote development team
• Contribute to architecture and technical decision-making, with a focus onevent-driven systems
• Balance technical execution with people leadership and client communication

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience, with recent focus on .NET (C#) and React
• Proven track record in a team lead or development manager role
• Demonstrable people management skills, mentoring, feedback, coaching
• Experience delivering projects from scratch in an agile environment
• Familiarity with event-driven architecture and microservices
• Scrum master capabilities or experience in running agile delivery
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, confident but humble in stakeholder interactions
• Self-motivated, structured, and dependable with a strong sense of ownership

Important to note

• Based in South Africa and legally able to work as an independent contractor.
• Able to invoice monthly based on a day rate (must already be set up for this).
• Fully remote capable: reliable laptop, fast internet, backup power provision for loadshedding.

InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven roles.

We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.