Technical Lead – IT Property Software Development

Technical Lead – IT Property Software Development (POS
26248)

Helderberg Area, CPT

R 80000 to R 90000 per month (No benefits)

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. This position requires someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment and has a passion for both people and technology.

• 7+ years’ experience in software development with at least 2 years in a Technical Leadership role
• Proficiency in PHP and NodeJS
• Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform
• Expertise in database design (SQL & No
  
  SQL) and API development
• Solid understanding of Dev Ops 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
• Experience with containerisation (e.g. Docker)
• Knowledge of front‑end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular)
• Prior experience in a SaaS environment

• 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, stand‑ups, and retrospectives, and 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: 30 June 2026