Development Technical Lead

Recruiter:

The Recruitment Council

Job Ref:

Development Technica..

Date posted:

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Location:

johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

R1 080 000 Per Annum

SUMMARY:
Shape the Future of FinTech as a Dynamic Development Technical Lead!

POSITION INFO:

Role: Development Technical Lead
Location: Fourways
Salary: R 1 080 000 Per Annum

Are you a seasoned software developer with a passion for leadership and innovation? Join a leading financial services group at the forefront of customer-focused technology!

We''re looking for a Development Technical Lead to drive high-quality software development, set governance standards, and mentor a talented team. You''ll be instrumental in designing and enhancing complex applications, optimising operational efficiency, and pushing the boundaries of what''s possible in financial technology.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of complex software applications.
Provide technical leadership and guidance to a team of developers.
Mentor and coach less experienced team members, fostering their skill development.
Ensure high quality software, governance, and development standards throughout the SDLC.
Contribute to the application software roadmap, aligning development with business needs.
Implement and provide input on security measures for applications.
Monitor, diagnose, and resolve performance issues and software defects.

Requirements & Experience:
Education: Grade 12/SAQA Accredited Equivalent (Essential). A recognised software development certification/degree/diploma (Advantageous). Microsoft Certifications (Advantageous).
General Experience: 7 or more years'' experience using relevant programming languages or technologies (Essential).

Specific Experience:
DevOps experience (Essential)
Experience working with Agile principles and methodologies (Essential)
Experience in enterprise application development (Essential)
Experience with software architecture patterns and practices (Essential)
Cloud Platform experience (Essential)
Microservice architecture experience (Advantageous)
Networking and Infrastructure design experience and knowledge (Advantageous)
Containerisation experience (Advantageous)
Experience in a Financial Services industry (Advantageous)
Managerial Experience: Experience of guiding and directing people and other resources to achieve specific end results within limited timeframes (Essential).
Technical Skills: C#, Microsoft SQL Server, RabbitMQ, Angular, PrimeNG, Hangfire, JQuery, GIT, Azure DevOps.

Behavioral Competencies:
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Adept at managing complexity and making quality decisions.
Action-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
Tech-savvy with a drive for innovation.
Resilient and adaptable in challenging situations.

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