Technical Development Lead / Lead Developer

Job Title: Technical Development Lead Location: Johannesburg North Employment Type: Permanent Sector: HealthTech / Cloud Software Solutions / IT Team Size: Lead a team of 6 developers (perm & contractors) Reports To: Software Development Manager Overview: An innovative and purpose-driven technology company is seeking a Technical Development Lead to lead a dynamic team in developing scalable, cloud-based healthcare solutions. The role combines technical leadership, hands-on coding (50%), team mentorship, and strategic architectural input. This is a permanent in-house position with a hybrid working model, including medical aid, group life insurance, SDL, UIF, and other benefits. Key Responsibilities: Lead and mentor a team of developers in an Agile/Scrum environment Contribute to and oversee the development of cloud-based applications (GCP, Firebase, Firestore, Angular) Drive sprint-level delivery and support high-quality, scalable product development Collaborate on system architecture, design decisions, and code reviews Support DevOps and deployment processes, ensure CI/CD best practices Engage stakeholders, plan projects, and manage cross-functional delivery Champion the reduction of technical debt and continuous innovation Stay ahead of tech trends and incorporate emerging tools such as AI in SDLC Minimum Requirements: Tertiary degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or similar (preferred) 8 years of experience in software development 23 years in a technical leadership or mentorship role Strong experience with GCP (especially Firebase/Firestore), Angular (v12), REST APIs Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, Git, containerization (e.g., Docker) Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and modern SDLC methodologies Preferred Experience: Background in HealthTech or complex platform development Familiarity with agentic AI tools in the development lifecycle Key Competencies: Strong leadership, communication, and mentoring abilities Analytical thinking and system-level problem solving Passion for collaboration and delivering impactful solutions Growth mindset with accountability and adaptability

Location: Johannesburg North, Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date: 7/2/2025