The Team Lead Software Development, reports into the Development Manager and needs to have strong experience in programming fundamentals, assisting in researching and developing new products and modifications to existing software, to improve the overall efficiencies of product offerings. They will need to lead a team of developers ranging from senior to junior, developing applications for various platforms.
As one of Ozow's esteemed developers, you would be working in an agile environment with a contribution to the product roadmap. You will need to provide technical leadership to a team of developers, and deliver on sprint commitments. The environment is entrepreneurial with a start-up culture, where everyone engages in the product development cycle.
You'll need to bring your skills to the table so that the team can collectively benefit from your input. To do so, you should have a track record of implementing best practices such as continuous integration, test-driven development, and continuous deployment, and demonstrated skills on team mentorship as well as successful delivery of software projects under tight deadlines.
If you have experience in developing applications with a strong payments focus you will be at a definite advantage.
Requirements
- 6+ years in software development experience
- Proven work experience (2+ years) as a Technical Lead in Software Development
- A relevant IT Diploma or Degree
- Experience working with agile methodologies a true believer
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Tenacity and drive
- Healthy breakfast, lunches and snacks (Cape Town)
- Healthy lunches and snacks (Johannesburg)
- Free laundry service (Cape Town)
- Monthly socials (Cape Town and Johannesburg)
- On-site Barista (Cape Town and Johannesburg)
- Ozow Library (Cape Town)
- Ozow Playroom (Cape Town)
- Medical aid subsidy (permanent staff)
- Group Risk Insurance (permanent staff)
- Paid annual leave
- Employee Health and Wellness Assistance
- Gym / Fitness sessions
- Learning and Development opportunities
- Mentorship programme
- Community initiatives
- Quarterly team retreats and annual company retreats
- Employee gifting
- Access to cutting edge technology
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