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Technical Lead, Software Development, Cloud Engineer - Software

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa
Listing for: VirtuHire
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-05-25
Job specializations:
  • Software Development
    Cloud Engineer - Software, Software Engineer, Software Architect
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Technical Lead to guide our clients engineering team in building a scalable, secure, and high-performance integration platform for restaurant reservation systems.

In this role, you will set the technical vision, lead the team, and shape the architecture of our event-driven microservices platform. Your work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams both within and outside the organization to ensure the delivery of robust and efficient solutions.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Establish and enforce best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and system monitoring.
  • Architect and oversee an event-driven microservices platform, ensuring efficient API design and integration.
  • Optimize system performance, security, and reliability, ensuring compliance with standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.
  • Take a proactive approach to incident management, risk mitigation, and production stability.
  • Stay ahead of emerging technologies, integrating modern solutions to enhance the platform’s capabilities.
  • Manage relationships with third-party integration partners, resolving API-related issues effectively.
What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience in a Tech Lead role with a focus on event-driven architecture.
  • Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and growing engineering teams.
  • Expertise in Kafka, AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, Dynamo

    DB), and microservices architecture

    .
  • Proficiency in backend development using Java or Node.js
    , along with database technologies.
  • Deep understanding of Dev Sec Ops  practices and cloud-native architecture principles.
  • Experience designing scalable, real-time solutions that ensure data consistency across services.
Bonus Points For
  • Experience with Stripe or other payment gateway integrations.
  • Background in the restaurant tech or booking systems industry.
  • Familiarity with front-end frameworks and API consumer best practices.
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