Java Team Lead

SUMMARY:
Lead. Mentor. Innovate. Deliver.

Are you an experienced Java professional with a passion for leadership, software craftsmanship, and delivering impactful solutions? Our client is seeking a talented Java Team Lead to join their high-performing engineering team and help shape world-class digital solutions for some of South Africa's most respected organisations.
Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment where innovation is encouraged, professional growth is prioritised, and leadership is empowered.

POSITION INFO:
Key Duties & Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement. Coach and support team members through regular feedback, one-on-ones, and performance reviews. Drive engineering best practices, code quality, and technical excellence across the team. Champion positive change and contribute to a high-performance engineering culture. Technical Delivery Lead the successful delivery of enterprise-scale web and mobile applications. Participate in architecture, system design, estimation, and technical decision-making. Drive modern engineering practices including CI\/CD, containerisation, and DevOps adoption. Research and introduce innovative technologies to improve product delivery and customer outcomes. Customer Engagement Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions. Manage delivery expectations while ensuring quality, security, and compliance standards are met. Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and added customer value. Essential Skills, Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 6+ years of software development experience within enterprise environments. Proven experience leading development teams and delivering software projects successfully. Strong Java development expertise, particularly within the Spring ecosystem. Solid understanding of software engineering principles, clean code, design patterns, and best practices. Experience designing and architecting solutions within enterprise environments. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Passion for mentoring, coaching, and developing technical talent. Ability to thrive in diverse client environments and technology stacks. Comfortable working within a hybrid environment. Technical Environment Backend Java Spring Framework Spring Boot JPA Hibernate Spring Data Frontend Angular React Vue.js Cloud & DevOps Azure AWS Docker CI\/CD Pipelines Terraform Bicep AWS CDK Data & Messaging Oracle Microsoft SQL Server PostgreSQL MySQL MongoDB Cosmos DB Kafka RabbitMQ Amazon SQS What is in it for you Competitive salary with regular salary reviews and performance-based incentives Leadership and technical development opportunities Dedicated mentorship and ongoing support from senior leadership Employee wellness initiatives Exposure to enterprise-scale projects across multiple industries Opportunity to work alongside highly skilled professionals passionate about technology and innovation A culture that values collaboration, growth, and continuous learning If you're a hands-on Java leader who enjoys building exceptional software, empowering teams, and delivering meaningful business outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply Now For more IT jobs, please visit \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Development Data Engineer Data Analyst Infrastructure Architecture ... and more! If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. For more information contact: Evandria Rademeyer Researcher