Cape Town City Centre: Backend Team Leader (Python) (CPT Hybrid)

ENVIRONMENT: Our client, the UK’s most awarded and fastest-growing next-gen Telco/VoIP provider for small businesses is looking for an experienced Python Team Lead to join their growing technology team in the telecommunications industry. The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of software development experience, a strong background in Python, and proven leadership skills. This role requires technical expertise combined with strategic thinking to deliver scalable, secure, and high-availability solutions. The ideal candidate is a natural leader who can energize, motivate and mentor their Backend Development Team to perform at their highest capabilities. DUTIES: Lead a team of developers to design, develop, and maintain robust software solutions. Work with other teams to define and build new features Conduct code reviews and enforce best practices to maintain high code quality and performance standards. Mentor junior developers and foster a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence. Drive root cause analysis and resolution of complex software and system issues, especially around scalability and uptime. Keep up with the latest industry trends and technologies Oversee the implementation of AI-based tooling to enhance developer productivity, automate testing, improve system monitoring, and streamline operations. REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 6 years in software development, including recent experience in a technical leadership role. Strong Python skills, with expertise in Django and Flask frameworks. Experience with cloud platforms (preferably Google Cloud), Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. Proficient with SQL databases. Knowledge of Agile methodologies and collaborative project management tools. ATTRIBUTES: Excellent communication skills in English, both written and verbal. Strong leadership, team management, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-availability environment.