Tech Lead - Johannesburg, South Africa - Progressive Edge

Progressive Edge

Verified Company

Johannesburg, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Tech Lead

Permanent

Johannesburg
We are an international software firm that solves real-world problems with innovative solutions and modern technology stacks. Our experience spans the education, financial services, gaming, insurance, telecoms and public sectors.

We maintain our track record by using our vast business domain knowledge and world-class skills to successfully deliver digital solutions into client organisations.

Our relaxed yet professional work environment extends to our flat management structure.

Being a part of the company means working on dynamic project teams, while pursuing your own career growth through our Continuous Learning Programme.

The role:
We are looking for a Tech Lead to assist with:

Leading development teams
Assisting with designing solutions to fit the client''''s requirements
Client relationship management
Assisting teams: frontend, backend, DevOps
DB design and implementation

You will ensure quality through:

The design of microservices, libraries and RESTful APIs
Performing detailed code reviews and feedback to team members in order to continuously grow their abilities
Drafting of documentation (architectural diagrams, sequence diagrams, presentations etc.)
Ensuring that best coding practices are followed: SOLID, Code Smells
Participating in PI planning, backlog grooming, Sprint planning sessions
Facilitating Agile ceremonies
Guiding developers in Java (Spring), JavaScript, ExpressJS, Angular, TypeScript, Postgres
Ensuring good security practices are implemented
Designing of infrastructure based on AWS
Assist with DevOps
Engaging in solution planning sessions with key client stakeholders
Reporting back to the customer and account executive(s)
Performing root cause analysis
Designing solutions that will adhere to business policies and legislation
Ensuring good security principles are implemented
Coordinating team leave schedules
Participating in performance reviews and upskilling strategies
Researching new technologies

Requirements:

Proficient in: Java (Spring), JavaScript, Express, Angular, TypeScript, Postgres
Experience with AWS:
VPC
IAM
Cognito
Step functions

LAMBDA

RDS
Understanding of Git with GitFlow (Features, Releases, HotFixes)
Understanding of SQL concepts and design patterns: normalisation, stored procedures, transitive closure tables, EAV, views, indexing
Good understanding of the various design patterns: Facade, Observer, Singleton

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OLID principles implementation

Understanding of DevOps tooling, such as Jenkins
Knowledge in breaking down problems into microservices and libraries
A good understanding around business processes such as: provisioning, POPIA, invoicing, procurement, auditing
Familiar with RESTful APIs and best practices
Knowledge on how automated pipelines stitch together
Good understanding of core technology concepts, such as OAuth, OOP, Networking
Good negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
Beneficial: Kubernetes, IBM Gateway, telecoms experience