Engineering Lead
Job Type | Permanent |
Area | Western Cape, South AfricaCape Town, South Africa |
Sector | IT - Project ManagementIT - DevelopmentIT - Cloud |
Salary | R1 000 000 – R1 200 000 Per Annum |
Start Date | Approximately 1 month |
Job Ref | VR/26036 |
- Description
Our highly established retail client in Cape Town is searching for an Engineering Lead. The successful candidate must be able to communicate effectively, ensure accountability, be tech savvy and be able to optimise work processes.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs.
- Drive the design, development, and optimization of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security.
- Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business.
- Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving alignment and execution.
- Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve efficiency.
- Monitor and analyze platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement to enhance the customer experience.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
- Previous proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects.
- Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands-on experience in backend and frontend development.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools.
- Development Experience:
- Languages: C#, Javascript, SQL, Python, Go.
- Frameworks: Angular, React, .NET, .NET Core.
- ORM Tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate.
- Relational Databases: Oracle, MSSql, MySQL.
- Cloud Environments: Azure, AWS.
- Messaging/Event: Kafka.
Sound like you? Apply now!