Backend Team Leader Cpt

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Job Description

Backend Team Leader - CPT IT - Software Development
Cape Town - Western Cape - South Africa
ENVIRONMENT:
Our client, the UKs 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.
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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1571953
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Education
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