Lead Software Developer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007344/DEP

Date posted:

Thursday, December 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

1 000 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you a Senior Software Developer with proven Tech Lead experience and a passion for building scalable, secure solutions? Join a leading financial services organization and drive digital transformation projects that make a real impact!

POSITION INFO:
A leading financial services organization is seeking a Senior Software Developer / Tech Lead to design and develop transactional websites, line-of-business systems, and digital solutions that enhance client journeys. This hybrid role, based in Waterfall, Johannesburg, offers the opportunity to lead architecture decisions, mentor engineers, and deliver innovative technology solutions aligned with business objectives.

What’s in it for you?
You’ll lead technical design, enforce coding standards, and deliver scalable, secure solutions while mentoring a team and driving innovation across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

Lead system architecture and technical design decisions
Define and enforce coding standards and best practices
Mentor and guide engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous learning
Drive design, development, and optimization of platforms for scalability and security
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align technical roadmap with business goals
Ensure successful delivery of projects on time and within budget
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
Participate in peer reviews and ensure compliance with security standards

Job Experience and Skills Required
Education:

BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification

Experience:

Minimum 7 years in software development
Previous experience as a Tech Lead
Agile / Scrum experience

Technical Skills:

C# .NET and ASP.NET (Web Forms / MVC 2.0+)
ASP.NET Core (Web API, Windows Services)
SQL Server 2012+
HTML5, CSS, JavaScript
Modern JavaScript libraries (Angular, KnockoutJS, JQuery, etc.)
CI/CD pipelines and cloud PaaS consumption
REST services
Kubernetes / Docker
Architectural background with hands-on cloud experience (AWS, Azure, or GCP advantageous)
Cross-platform frameworks (Flutter or React Native advantageous)

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work under pressure and deliver high-quality solutions
Passion for continuous learning and innovation

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Software Developers (Back-End / Front-End / Full Stack)
Mobile Developers
Business & Systems Analysts
BI & SQL Experts
UI / UX Professionals
Data Scientists / Data Analysts
Big Data Professionals
Cloud Experts
Infrastructure Specialists
DevOps / SecOps Experts
Cyber Security Specialists
SEO / Digital Designers

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 other suitable roles.

For more information, contact:
Frankie Deppe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn!

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