Senior Technical Lead

FT Contract
- Senior Technical Lead
- Johannesburg
- South Africa

Industry Music

City Johannesburg

Province Gauteng

The purpose of this role is to design scalable solutions, guide technical teams, ensure code quality, and deliver software projects aligned with business objectives.

24-Month Fixed-Term Contract

• Lead a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.
• Architect, design, and develop scalable, high-performance applications using the .NET framework, including C#, ASP.NET, and .NET Core.
• Translate business and technical requirements into well-architected, high-quality, and maintainable software solutions.
• Enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and provide technical mentorship to team members.
• Collaborate with IT Developers, Business Analysts, and Quality Assurance teams to deliver high-quality products within agreed timelines.
• Champion continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and Dev Ops practices.
• Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement in architecture, tools, processes, and development practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues timeously.
• Ensure application security, performance optimization, and maintainability.

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.
• Microsoft certification in .NET or Azure is advantageous.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ hands‑on experience in .NET development, C#, ASP.NET, MVC, and .NET Core.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a technical leadership role managing development teams.
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
• Solid experience with RESTful APIs, Entity Framework, LINQ, and SQL Server.
• Experience in cloud-based development, preferably Microsoft Azure or AWS.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as JavaScript, Type Script, Angular, or React.
• Good understanding of Dev Ops practices, including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment tools.

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical abilities.
• High‑level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and mentoring others.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
  
  High integrity and professional ethics.