Lead Software Developer

SUMMARY:

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

• BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification

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

• 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)

• 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

• 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