Job Description

Job Summary
We're looking for a capable and self-driven Technical Team Lead with solid Full Stack experience. This isn't a generic senior developer role, we're after someone who can hit the ground running, work independently, and lead a small, skilled team to deliver high-impact software solutions.
Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Mentorship: Lead a team of internal and outsourced engineers. Promote engineering excellence and growth.
• Technical Architecture & Design: Own technical requirements and lead the design of architecture, specifications, and implementation strategies.
• Problem Solving: Analyse and resolve complex technical challenges across the platform.
• System Integration: Build and manage integrations with internal and external systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive enhancements and optimisations to keep the platform innovative and competitive.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure code quality, performance, and security across all deliverables.
• Agile Development: Promote agile practices and support efficient, collaborative development cycles.
• Innovation: Explore and propose innovative solutions, especially involving AI and its potential application in our platforms.

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking in complex, fast-moving environments.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to visualise complex systems.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in software development, including leadership responsibilities.
• Proven experience delivering technical solutions in a product development environment.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Self-motivated and adaptable to rapid change.
• Hands-on experience with cloud computing and distributed systems.

Preferred Tech Stack

• Backend: Golang (or similar: Rust, C, Erlang)
• Databases: NoSQL / Document-based (MongoDB, DynamoDB, CouchDB)
• Frontend: JavaScript / TypeScript, React (or Angular, Vue)
• Scripting: Python
• DevOps: CI/CD tools and practices

Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: or email us your CV:
We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy.
If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise
Hire Resolve
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Specialists in Civil, Structural, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mining, Manufacturing and Finance Careers! Hire Resolve is one of the larger and more agile South African recruitment companies that focus on placing professionals and skilled people in permanent employment and contract employment. We prefer and focus on working with top quality professionals and candidates in South Africa and Africa. Hire Resolve has successfully placed Engineering, Mining, IT, Manufacturing and Finance professionals with top firms across the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Gauteng and in Africa. Hire Resolve has assisted candidates to find jobs at over 100 JSE listed companies of which many are global companies with offices and operations in South Africa and Africa. It is for this reason that we are well respected in the industries we operate in and in the recruitment industry.

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