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Somerset West: Technical Lead (PHP Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West) posted by Datafin

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Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West)IT – Manager
Somerset West – Western Cape – South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:
A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role, youll guide the development team to deliver high-quality code, build scalable and maintainable architecture, and continuously improve engineering processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is equally passionate about technology and team leadership. To succeed, you’ll need 7+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role, with strong proficiency in PHP and Node.js, a solid background in SaaS and microservices architectures, and deep familiarity with the AWS cloud platform.
DUTIES:
  • Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of system
  • Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code, when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.
  • Architecture & Design: Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.
  • Mentorship & Team Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
  • Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality through testing strategies.
  • Agile Development: Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrum masters, UX designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Tech Stack & Innovation: Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.
REQUIREMENTS:
  • 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
  • Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.
  • Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.
  • Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.
  • Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.
  • Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and maintaining coding standards.
  • Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.
  • Experience with containerisation e.g. Docker
  • Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).
  • Prior experience in a SaaS environment.
ATTRIBUTES:
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong people management skills
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