Group Lead Developer

Recruiter:

Merand Corbett & Associates

Job Ref:

CPT001825/Doret

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 4, 2025

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client is one of the world’s leading bicycle insurers, operating primarily in Australia, the US, and the UK, with main offices in Stellenbosch and Woodstock. They foster a culture of trust, giving employees the autonomy to excel without micromanagement. Agile in approach, they prioritize what works best while maintaining a passionate and positive work environment. This role goes beyond technical expertise—it’s about stepping up as a leader, setting team priorities, and shaping the technical direction for an entire region alongside the regional head. With rapid growth and abundant opportunities, this is the perfect fit for someone who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. If you’re looking for the same old routine, this might not be for you—but if you’re ready to make an impact, this is where you belong.

POSITION INFO:
The tech/platforms/environment you need to be comfortable with:
Non-negotiable: PHP, Laravel, AWS (ECS, RDS, S3), GitHub & GitHub Actions
Important: Livewire, Lumen, unit & integration testing
Nice to have: Tailwind/Bootstrap, HubSpot, WordPress, Dusk
Other: Lambdas, SQS, Aurora, CMS frameworks, CI/CD, MySQL.

Typical experience

At least eight years relevant experience
Relevant qualification / proven track record

Remuneration & Benefits:

Monthly Salary will be market related
Group disability insurance cover
You don’t have to ride a bike to work with us, but it helps. If you're in the office you can join our lunchtime rides or organised rides on the weekends.
Other benefits: Study leave, Gin Fridays, company sponsored events, deep discounts on salvage bicycles, birthday leave.
working hours can be flexible

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