Technical Lead (POS25065)

Somerset West

R 45 000 to R 47 000 per month

PURPOSE OF JOB

We are seeking a Technical Lead who is hands-on with coding and architecture while also being an effective mentor and leader. Play a critical role in guiding our development team, ensuring high-quality code, scalable architecture, and efficient processes. Position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a

passion for both people and technology.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 7+ years’ experience in software development with at least 2 years in Technical Leadership role
• Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.
• Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.
• Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
• Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
• Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and
• maintaining coding standards.
• Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong people management skills
• Experience with containerisation e.g. Docker
• Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
• Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software
• development, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of system
• Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code when
• necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
• Architecture & Design: Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions
• are scalable, secure, and efficient.
• Mentorship & Team Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers,
• fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards,
• and ensure software quality through testing strategies.
• Agile Development: Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups,
• and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrummasters, ux
• designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements
• into technical solutions.
• Tech Stack & Innovation: Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and
• implementing improvements where applicable.

Closing Date: 17 April 2025

To apply or this role, please forward CVs to jobs@emporium.co.za and use POS25065 / Technical Lead

Contact information

Natasha Styger