Senior Technical Lead

Johannesburg
Salary: (Negotiable)
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: General
Reference: 79919

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Unique Personnel

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.

Candidate Requirements

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.

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