Software Development Team Lead X3
Software Development Team Lead X3
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Job Description
Job Purpose
Were looking for a skilled Software Development Team Leader who enjoys writing code and building great software while also stepping up to lead mentor and guide a team of developers. This is a dual role typically split 6070% hands-on development and 3040% team leadership ideal for someone who wants to stay technically sharp while taking on people and delivery contribute directly to the teams output while also being responsible for coaching team members supporting career growth and helping drive successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Contribution (6070%)
- Contribute actively to the teams coding work writing reviewing and testing code
- Participate in architecture discussions and technical design sessions
- Advocate for best practices in software development testing and delivery
- Help evaluate and introduce new tools technologies or patterns as needed
Team Leadership & Supervision (3040%)
Line Management
- Provide direct line management to 69 software developers
- Run regular 1:1s focused on mentorship coaching and wellbeing
- Conduct performance evaluations including mid-year and annual reviews
Resource Planning & Delivery Oversight
- Plan and assign work based on team capacity and project priorities
- Drive delivery against goals and deadlines escalating blockers as needed
- Ensure a balanced workload and support a sustainable delivery pace
Hiring & Onboarding
- Contribute to hiring by screening interviewing and selecting candidates
- Support onboarding of new developers ensuring they integrate smoothly
Culture & Continuous Improvement
- Foster a positive collaborative and inclusive team environment
- Lead by example in communication accountability and ownership
- Identify opportunities to improve how the team works and delivers
Competencies
- Experience leading or mentoring others in a team environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Education
- Matric - Essential
Experience
- Solid understanding of Agile workflows CI/CD and modern dev practices
- Strong hands-on coding ability in relevant technologies
Employment Type
Full-Time
