Job Description

Development Team Lead Java, Developer - IT
Pretoria - Gauteng - South Africa, Menlyn - Gauteng - South Africa, HybridAre you a Senior/ Lead Developer ready to take on exciting challenges? Our clients, pioneers in the financial industry, are looking for a Development Team lead! Enjoy a permanent hybrid role based in Menlyn, where innovation meets opportunity.Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Tertiary Education: IT Diploma or Degree in Computer Science / Relevant Qualification
• Matric or equivalent qualification recognized by the Department of Higher
• Strong proficiency in SQL, C#, .NET, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js).
• Extensive experience with AWS services, Kubernetes (advantageous), and container orchestration.
• In-depth knowledge of web development, including RESTful API design, microservices architecture, and responsive design principles.
• Optional experience in Kafka.
• Optional experience in PostgreSQL.
• Optional experience in Java.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers, with a focus on full stack development.
• Experience in managing complex projects that involve multiple technologies and teams.
• Expertise in cloud infrastructure (AWS) and container orchestration (Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and monitoring solutions.
• Strong understanding of web application security, including OWASP principles, and cloud security best practices.
• Experience with performance optimization for both front-end and back-end applications.
• Previous Roles: Experience in leading full stack development teams, with a focus on cloud-native applications.
• Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar certifications are a plus.

Role:

• Oversee the development of both front-end and back-end applications using C# and the .NET framework.
• Ensure that the team delivers high-quality, responsive, and performant web applications, leveraging frameworks like ASP.NET Core for the backend and modern front-end technologies (e.g., Angular, React, or Vue.js).
• Guide the team in integrating and optimizing APIs, databases, and cloud services Cloud Infrastructure Management on AWS:
• Architect and manage scalable cloud solutions on AWS, ensuring seamless integration with both front-end and back-end systems.
• Lead the team in utilizing AWS services such as EC2, S3, Lambda, RDS, and API Gateway for application deployment and management.
• Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform, or Pulumi.
• Oversee the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications using Kubernetes.
• Ensure the team adopts best practices for containerization and orchestration, including the use of Docker, Kubernetes Helm charts, and CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment.
• Monitor and optimize Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, security, and efficient resource utilization.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines that automate testing, deployment, and monitoring across the full stack.
• Implement DevOps practices to enhance collaboration between development and operations teams, focusing on continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Ensure that applications are properly monitored, logged, and secured, using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch.
• Lead a team of full stack engineers, providing technical guidance, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Manage project timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables, ensuring that the team meets deadlines and project goals.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team environment, encouraging continuous learning and improvement.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical specifications and solutions.
• Ensure smooth communication and coordination between the front-end, backend, and DevOps teams to deliver cohesive and robust solutions.

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