Software Development Team Leader

Recruiter:

Persona Staff

Job Ref:

CPT005824/H

Date posted:

Friday, October 17, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client, an established technology company is seeking a skilled Software Development Team Leader to join their team.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:Â

3â5 yearsâ experience in software development leadership or team lead role.
Strong proficiency in C# (.NET 9), ASP.NET Core (MVC, Web API, Razor, Blazor), VB.NET (Windows Forms, WPF, console apps), Microsoft MAUI, and Entity Framework Core.
Experience with PHP 7/8/8.1, Composer, and T-SQL (complex stored procedures).
Proven software architecture and DevOps experience, including CI/CD pipelines.
Familiarity with CRM/CMS systems.
Diploma or degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or related field.
Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills; hands-on, proactive, and innovative approach.

Responsibilities:

Provide hands-on leadership and guidance to a skilled software development team, fostering collaboration, mentorship, and technical growth.
Oversee the end-to-end development of business-critical applications, ensuring high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions.
Drive the full innovation lifecycle, from initial concept and design through to deployment and ongoing optimization.
Define, implement, and maintain software architecture standards, ensuring alignment with best practices and business goals.
Collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, including CRM and CMS systems.
Lead DevOps initiatives, including deployment pipelines, CI/CD processes, and cloud infrastructure management.
Maintain active involvement in coding, reviewing, and troubleshooting across C# (.NET 9), ASP.NET Core (MVC, Web API, Razor, Blazor), VB.NET (Windows Forms, WPF, console apps), and Microsoft MAUI projects.
Ensure effective use of Entity Framework Core for data access, including code-first modeling, migrations, and LINQ queries.
Support PHP development (7/8/8.1) with Composer, and manage complex database operations using T-SQL stored procedures.
Promote innovation and best practices within the team, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, tools, and application performance.
Monitor project progress, provide technical direction, and manage risks to ensure timely delivery of software solutions.

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