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Technical Lead (PHP Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West)

Datafin

Saturday, 16 May 2026

IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer

Somerset West

FULL TIME

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Reference Number 26307

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Technical Lead (PHP & Node.JS) (On-site Somerset West)

IT - Manager Somerset West - Western Cape - South Africa

ENVIRONMENT:

A well-established yet fast-growing software company serving the South African property management market is looking for a hands-on Technical Lead who excels in both coding and architecture while also inspiring and mentoring a team. In this pivotal role, youll guide the development team to deliver high-quality code, build scalable and maintainable architecture, and continuously improve engineering processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is equally passionate about technology and team leadership. To succeed, you'll need 7+ years of software development experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role, with strong proficiency in PHP and Node.js, a solid background in SaaS and microservices architectures, and deep familiarity with the AWS cloud platform.

DUTIES:

Technical Leadership: Lead a team of developers, ensuring best practices in software development, architecture, and deployment, especially on back-end of system

Hands-on Development: Write high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code, when necessary, particularly for complex or high-impact features.

Architecture & Design: Define and oversee the system architecture, ensuring solutions are scalable, secure, and efficient.

Mentorship & Team Development: Guide and mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

Code Review & Quality Assurance: Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure software quality through testing strategies.

Agile Development: Participate in agile processes, including sprint planning, standups, and retrospectives. Provide suggestions to improve processes.

Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, product owners, scrum masters, UX designers, solution architects, and other stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.

Tech Stack & Innovation: Stay up to date with new technologies, suggesting and implementing improvements where applicable.

REQUIREMENTS:

7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.

Proficiency in PHP, NodeJS.

Strong experience with SaaS architectures, microservices, and the AWS cloud platform.

Expertise in database design (SQL & NoSQL) and API development.

Solid understanding of DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure as code.

Experience leading code reviews, mentoring software developers, and setting and maintaining coding standards.

Ability to balance technical leadership with hands-on coding.

Experience with containerisation e.g. Docker

Knowledge of front-end frameworks (React, Vue.js, or Angular).

Prior experience in a SaaS environment.

ATTRIBUTES:

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

Strong people management skills

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Country : Afrique du Sud
Contract Type : Permanent Contract

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