Technical Lead (Developer - Coding & Architecture)

Description:

Role Overview

Our client, based in

Somerset West,

seeking a

Technical Lead

who is hands-on with

coding and architecture

while also being an effective

mentor and leader.



You will play a critical role in guiding their development team, ensuring high-quality code, scalable architecture, and efficient processes. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for both people and technology. While they will require innovation, it is also important to honour the history, existing standards and current human resources.

Key Responsibilities:
•

Technical Leadership:

Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on the back-end of the 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, Scrum Masters, 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.

Requirements:

Required Skills & Experience

• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a 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.