Tech Lead

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007231/Mon

Date posted:

Friday, October 24, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead to join a fast-paced FinTech environment where innovation and precision drive success. In this role, you will lead the development of complex software solutions, mentor a talented team of developers, and ensure the successful delivery of high-impact projects. You’ll play a pivotal role in architecting and developing new technologies while enhancing and optimizing existing systems to support the company’s growth and performance goals.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of Software Developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement.
Translate business requirements into scalable, efficient, and maintainable technical solutions.
Design, develop, and maintain high-quality applications using a range of technologies, including Python, Java/Kotlin, JavaScript, Vue.js, Node.js, C#, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL.
Architect and implement microservices and web API integrations to support robust, modern system designs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, DevOps, and QA, to ensure seamless project execution.
Own the quality of deliverables throughout the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring reliability and smooth deployments.
Oversee project delivery, monitor progress, and proactively manage risks to ensure successful outcomes.

Job Experience and skill required

6+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a senior or leadership role.
Proven experience leading and mentoring development teams, fostering collaboration and technical growth.
Hands-on expertise with modern technologies, including Vue.js, Node.js, MySQL, MS SQL, AWS (Lambdas, EC2, S3, SQS, SNS), API development, Redis, RabbitMQ, and Kafka.
Strong understanding of microservices architecture and modern web API integration best practices.
Exceptional problem-solving, debugging, and troubleshooting abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and soft skills, including communication, stakeholder management, facilitation, and conflict resolution.
Familiarity with development tools and platforms such as IntelliJ IDEA, Postman, Visual Studio Code, GitLab, MySQL Workbench, and Atlassian suite.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is preferred.

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