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Technical Lead Programmer - Software Development (POS25072b)Somerset WestR 45 000 to R 47 000 per monthPURPOSE OF JOBWe are seeking a Technical Lead who is hands-on with coding and architecture while also being an effective mentor and leader. Play a critical role in guiding our development team, ensuring high-quality code, scalable architecture, and efficient processes. Position requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and has apassion for both people and technology.REQUIREMENTS:xc2xb7 7+ years experience in software development with at least 2 years in Technical Leadership rolexc2xb7 Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.xc2xb7 Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.xc2xb7 Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.xc2xb7 Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.xc2xb7 Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting andxc2xb7 maintaining coding standards.xc2xb7 Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.xc2xb7 Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.xc2xb7 Good communication skills, both verbal and written.xc2xb7 Strong people management skillsxc2xb7 Experience with containerisation e.g. Dockerxc2xb7 Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).xc2xb7 Prior experience in a SaaS environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESxc2xb7 Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in softwarexc2xb7 development, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of systemxc2xb7 Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code whenxc2xb7 necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.xc2xb7 Architecture & Design: Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutionsxc2xb7 are scalable, secure, and efficient.xc2xb7 Mentorship & Team Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers,xc2xb7 fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.xc2xb7 Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards,xc2xb7 and ensure software quality through testing strategies.xc2xb7 Agile Development: Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups,xc2xb7 and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.xc2xb7 Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrummasters, uxxc2xb7 designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirementsxc2xb7 into technical solutions.xc2xb7 Tech Stack & Innovation: Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting andxc2xb7 implementing improvements where applicable.Closing Date: 9 May 2025To apply or this role, please forward CVs to and use POS25072 / Technical Programmer

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