Job Description

Our client in the financial services industry is seeking an experienced Lead Software Developer to join their high-performing technology team. This is a senior, hands-on leadership role for a technical expert who is passionate about building secure, scalable platforms and mentoring engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead system architecture and technical design decisions.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical challenges.
• Lead and mentor engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver the technical roadmap aligned with business needs.
• Drive the design, development, optimisation, scalability, reliability, and security of platforms.
• Provide technical guidance to ensure successful, on-time, and on-budget project delivery.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends.
• Participate in peer reviews of solution designs and code.
• Promote continuous learning and growth within the team.
• Take ownership of projects from inception to delivery.
• Deliver high-quality, business-focused technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.

Minimum Requirements:

• BCom / BSc degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in software development.
• Prior experience as a Technical Lead.
• Strong experience working in Agile / Scrum environments.
• Expert understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Strong experience with C# .NET and SQL Server 2012+.
• Experience with modern JavaScript libraries/frameworks (Angular, KnockoutJS, jQuery, BackboneJS, Foundation, etc.).
• ASP.NET (Web Forms) / MVC 2.0+ (Required).
• ASP.NET Core (Web API, Windows Services).
• HTML5, CI/CD pipelines, and Cloud PaaS consumption.
• Experience with RESTful services, Kubernetes, and/or Docker.

Competencies:

• Strong passion for software development and delivering high-quality solutions.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth.
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
• Ability to think creatively and outside the box.
• Strong collaboration, coordination, and time management skills.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Strong team player who enjoys sharing knowledge and mentoring others.
• Strong understanding of business and client needs.

Advantageous Experience:

• Cloud architecture experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong experience with cross-platform frameworks such as Flutter or React Native.
• Experience publishing and supporting production applications on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Location: Hybrid - Johannesburg
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• Software Developers (Back-End, Front-End, Full Stack)
• Mobile Developers
• Business & Systems Analysts
• BI & SQL Experts
• UI/UX Professionals
• Data Scientists & Data Analysts
• Big Data Professionals
• Cloud Experts
• Infrastructure Specialists
• DevOps & SecOps Engineers
• Cybersecurity Specialists
• SEO / Digital Designers

Please note: If you have not received feedback within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain in our database for future opportunities.
For more information, contact:
Reinie Du Preez
Senior Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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For more information please contact:
Reinie Du Preez

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