Lead Software Developer Gauteng

A Financial Services corporation is seeking a Lead Software Developer permanently in Midrand, Johannesburg.

• Applicants should be South African Citizens
• Applicants should already be living in Gauteng, and have the ability to work in Midrand
• Applicants should be comfortable with a Hybrid environment (~3 days per week)

Key Responsibilities:

System Development:

• Design and develop scalable, secure, and reliable solutions for transactional websites and line-of-business systems.
• Digitize client journeys through impactful changes to websites and software applications.
• Deliver business value through quality technical solutions and code.
• Lead the development of high-quality, scalable, and responsive Flutter-based mobile applications for iOS and Android platforms.
• Architect and implement offline-first mobile solutions to ensure seamless client experiences.
• Oversee the publishing and maintenance of apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Ensure mobile applications are optimized for performance, responsiveness, and scalability.

Technical Leadership:

• Lead system architecture and technical design decisions.
• Define and enforce coding standards, best practices, and development guidelines.
• Mentor and support a team of engineers, fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning.

Stakeholder Engagement:

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to align technical solutions with business needs and objectives.
• Take ownership of tasks and projects, ensuring successful delivery from start to finish.
• Translate business requirements into technical deliverables that provide measurable value.
• Completed BCom / BSc Degree
• ~10 years of total experience in Software Development.
• 2+ years experience in Mobile Application Development (iOS, Android) using Flutter.
• Experience as a Tech Lead or similar leadership role.

Technical Expertise:

• Experience with publishing and maintaining production apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines for mobile development
• Familiarity with mobile testing frameworks
• Strong expertise in C# .Net, .Net frameworks, and SQL Server (2012+).
• Proficiency in Angular.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes / Docker for containerization.
• Relevant certifications and expertise in Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.