Software Engineering Team Lead

South Africa
Permanent
Full-time

2 months ago

Our client is a pioneering, Africa-based FinTech company dedicated to providing safe, affordable, and reliable financial services to underserved communities. As one of the continent's largest remittances-led FinTech firms, they have successfully managed over 40 million cross-border transactions in the last decade, fundamentally improving how people send and receive money. Beyond remittances, their innovative product suite includes essential services like Funeral Cover and digital payment cards, demonstrating a deep commitment to financial inclusion and empowerment in emerging markets.Requirements:Must-Haves:

Technical:

Strong proficiency in PHP and a similar framework like Symfony.
Proven experience with microservices, domain-driven design, and hexagonal architecture.
High proficiency with version control and collaboration tools including Git, Gitlab, and GitHub.
Deep understanding of software development methodologies, with a proven track record of leading teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.
Professional:

Proven experience in a senior software engineer or team lead capacity.
Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills with a passion for mentoring and developing team members.
Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.
A strong sense of ownership and responsibility for project success and client satisfaction.

Nice-to-Haves:

Experience collaborating effectively with DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment and infrastructure support.
A background working closely with Test Analysts, Product Owners, and Business Analysts to achieve project goals.
Demonstrated ability to influence multi-disciplinary teams and negotiate priorities.
A passion for process efficiency and a history of introducing valuable improvements to development workflows.

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