Job Description

About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Lead (.NET, Angular & AWS) to drive the development of cutting-edge applications. This role involves leading a team of software engineers, setting coding and quality standards, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software solutions. You will collaborate closely with business analysts, Scrum Masters, and other stakeholders to guide the team through the full software development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities * Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, setting standards for coding, testing, and software quality.
• Provide technical leadership, conduct peer reviews, and encourage team growth.
• Report on progress, scope, and timelines for project delivery.
• Lead the analysis and resolution of complex technical and application issues.
• Development & Architecture

• Oversee the design, development, and deployment of applications using C# .NET and Angular (v6+).
• Support production cutovers and migrations as required.
• Collaborate with business analysts to transition BDD/Swagger specifications to the development team efficiently.
• Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and secure software development principles.
• Collaboration & Process

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies including sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including QA engineers, DevOps, and product managers.
• Promote continuous improvement in Agile/Scrum processes and technical practices.

Requirements & Qualifications
Must-Have Skills:

• 7+ years of software development experience, including 2+ years in a technical leadership role.
• Strong experience with Angular (v6+) and C# .NET development.
• Proficient in CSS, HTML, JavaScript, and relational databases (SQL Server).
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.).
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior developers.
• Strong problem-solving skills, leadership, and communication abilities.

Highly Desirable Skills:

• Experience with microservices architectures.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of secure coding practices and cloud-native application design.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree, higher certificate, or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.

Additional Information

• Contract Duration: 12 Months (with possibility of renewal)
• Salary: Market Related
• Location Options: Johannesburg / Cape Town / Remote
• Must be located in South Africa or have a valid work permit for South Africa

Skills Required