Technical Lead

Recruiter:

Golden Rule

Job Ref:

GDR03597

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Negotiable

SUMMARY:

The overall purpose of this role as the Technical Lead will be to guide a team of developers and engineers through the technical aspects of a project while ensuring the quality of software delivery. You will act as the bridge between management and the technical team, focusing on technical excellence, problem-solving, and mentoring

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POSITION INFO:

Program and Project Delivery: Collaborate with the Solutions Architect to provide input on system architecture by writing and reviewing code, managing deployments, and ensuring system alignment with security requirements. Oversee system maintenance and support activities to ensure smooth operations.

Team Supervision and Guidance: Lead the team through ongoing and upcoming projects by delegating tasks to technical members and facilitating structured engagements. Address operational matters with the Operations Lead.

Technical Guidance: Support the software team in making informed technical decisions.

Manage Defect Backlog: Collaborate with the Software Tester to effectively manage the defects backlog.

Technical Reporting: Report technical issues and risks to the Project Manager.

Workshop Participation: Attend internal and external technical workshops alongside the Project Manager.

Implementation Estimations: Provide guidance on software implementation estimations.

Resource Allocation: Work with the Project Manager to identify and manage resource allocation.

Expertise in cloud platforms (Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure and/or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Programming and scripting skills (Python, Java)
Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
Proficiency in DevOps (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes) and cloud security.
Strong system design and data management knowledge.
Team leadership, mentoring, and project management.
Effective decision-making to align technology with business goals.
Excellent communication, client management, and problem-solving abilities.

Experience, Knowledge and Qualifications

At least 5-10+ years in software development, cloud architecture, or IT infrastructure.
Leading cloud migration projects and managing teams in Agile/DevOps settings.
Strong background in cloud security, compliance, and DevOps practices.
Proficiency in data management and integration services.
Bachelorâ€™s degree in IT, Computer Science, or a related field.
Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer Associate, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert).

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