Software Engineering Team Lead (PHP) - Observatory Cape Town - Hybrid - R1.2M PA

Join a purpose-driven technology organisation that is transforming the way millions of people access and manage financial services across Africa. We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Team Lead who is passionate about leading high-performing engineering teams, delivering scalable solutions, and driving technical excellence.

What You Bring

• You’re a strong technical leader with a passion for building both products and people:
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or Engineering Team Lead
• Solid expertise in PHP, Symfony (or similar), and modern software architecture
• Strong understanding of microservices, domain-driven design, and scalable system design
• Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in Git-based version control (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• A strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery and quality

What Makes You Stand Out

• Experience collaborating across DevOps, QA, and product teams
• Ability to influence decisions across multiple teams
• A mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

What You’ll be doing

• As a Team Lead, you will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership to drive both delivery and team growth:
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration
• Own the delivery of key products and features, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability
• Guide the team in building robust, modern systems using microservices architecture and best engineering practices
• Drive continuous improvement by refining development processes and introducing efficiencies

Reference Number for this position is GZ61484 which is a permanent Hybrid position based in Observatory Cape Town offering a salary of R1.2m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.

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