FT Contract - Senior Technical Lead - Please select city - South Africa

The purpose of this role is to design scalable solutions, guide technical teams, ensure code quality, and deliver software projects aligned with business objectives.

Contract Duration

• 24-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Key Performance Areas

• Lead a team of developers through the full software development lifecycle using Agile methodologies.
• Architect, design, and develop scalable, high-performance applications using the .NET framework, including:
• C#;
• ASP.NET; and
• .NET Core.
• Translate business and technical requirements into well-architected, high-quality, and maintainable software solutions.
• Enforce coding standards, conduct code reviews, and provide technical mentorship to team members.
• Collaborate with IT Developers, Business Analysts, and Quality Assurance teams to deliver high-quality products within agreed timelines.
• Champion continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), automated testing, and DevOps practices.
• Drive technical innovation and continuous improvement in architecture, tools, processes, and development practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues timeously.
• Ensure application security, performance optimisation, and maintainability.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Master’s degree will be advantageous.
• Microsoft certification in .NET or Azure will be advantageous.
• Minimum of ten (10) years’ hands-on experience in:
• .NET development;
• C#;
• ASP.NET;
• MVC; and
• .NET Core.
• Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ experience in a technical leadership role managing development teams.
• Strong experience with Agile methodologies, including:
• Scrum; and
• Kanban.
• Solid experience with:
• RESTful APIs;
• Entity Framework;
• LINQ; and
• SQL Server.
• Experience in cloud-based development, preferably:
• Microsoft Azure; or
• AWS.
• Familiarity with frontend technologies such as:
• JavaScript;
• TypeScript;
• Angular; or
• React.
• Good understanding of DevOps practices, including:
• CI/CD pipelines;
• Automated testing; and
• Deployment tools.

Core Competencies

• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• High-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a dynamic environment.
• Passion for technology, innovation, and mentoring others.
• High attention to detail and quality standards.
• High integrity and professional ethics.