Cape Town Region: Engineering Lead posted by Virgin Active South Africa Pty Ltd

Our purpose is To change peoples lives through wellness . We are passionate about supporting people to lead healthy, fulfilled lives by providing a space where they can focus on their physical, mental and social well-being. Wellness can be confusing. We make it easy, honest, and welcoming for everyone. Our mission is to deliver Social Wellness Club experiences that enable people to meet their personal wellness goals, through holistic physical, mental, nutritional and social wellbeing. At Virgin Active wellness is not just about fitness – its about creating real experiences that support members in their holistic health journey. We provide a luxury wellness environment that fosters personal growth, community, and transformation. Our approach is accessible, inclusive, and built on the foundation of social wellness. We operate as a full-time onsite function – because we believe the best ideas come to life when were collaborating in person, sharing thoughts, and building together. Our wellness offering is built on core pillars which define who we are and how we deliver on our promise: Refreshing Real Experiences: Experiences that feel alive no fake smiles, no dull workouts. Real Guidance: Pro advice without the jargon. Real Progress: Coaching made just for you, so it actually lasts. Real Community: Everyones welcome, everyone belongs. Real Innovation: Our app keeps you ahead of the curve never behind. Your Purpose As we transform into a Social Wellness Club, were redefining how we approach technology by building globally scalable solutions. A key part of this transformation is consolidating our core member engagement platform (our Mobile App and related services) under a central team. This team will own a unified codebase, enabling faster, more consistent feature rollouts across multiple countries. Were looking for an Engineering Lead to drive the architecture, design, and development of our mobile app and backend integration services. Youll be a hands-on technical expert, guiding the team on complex problems, setting coding standards, and ensuring high-quality, reliable software delivery. Working closely with Product Managers and stakeholders, youll own key technical initiatives and make critical decisions that align with our product and business goals. Your Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Management Lead design and architecture discussions for mobile and backend systems. Set coding standards, conduct code reviews, and promote best practices. Act as the primary technical point of contact for complex engineering challenges. Mentor engineers on technical skills, architecture, and problem-solving. Contribute hands-on to development, ensuring high-quality and maintainable code. Technical Execution Own delivery of technical initiatives, from design through deployment. Collaborate with Product Managers and Designers to align technical priorities with business goals. Ensure system reliability, performance, and security. Oversee backlog prioritization and guide the team to deliver efficiently. Drive continuous improvement in architecture, development processes, and code quality. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner with Product, Design, Data, and Operations to define and execute technical roadmaps. Communicate technical progress, risks, and trade-offs to leadership and stakeholders. Advocate for technical feasibility and best practices in product planning We can’t live without (Minimum Requirements) 8 years of software development experience Strong hands-on experience in software engineering, with deep expertise in mobile app development (native or cross-platform). Expertise in application architecture, system design, and performance optimization. Track record integrating mobile apps with backend systems, APIs, and third-party services. Solid understanding of RESTful services, integration patterns, and mobile-friendly API design. Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical guidance. Strong problem-solving, debugging, and communication skills. Experience in Kotlin Multiplatform Background in Agile/Scrum development methodologies. Experience working with remote or hybrid teams. Wed like you to have (Attributes) Adaptability (must be able to adapt to a fast paced, changing environment) Be curious (must be willing to succeed, seek opportunities to learn and grow) Have a winning mentality (must be willing to go over and above to achieve success) Must be motivated to achieve success. A commitment to making a difference in peoples lives. A Growth mindset The ability to work independently. Trustworthiness (must always act in doing the right thing) A drive to create moments of magic for our members. The ability to make decisions and take ownership and responsibility for the decision. Action orientation Wed love you to have (additional skills) Wellness knowledge, to engage and inspire others to take a holistic approach to wellness. The ability to be agile. The ability to be collaborative. High Interpersonal skills (EQ)