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E-Merge IT Recruitment·Cape St Francis, Gauteng, south-africa·Permanent·Hybrid
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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 leadSolid expertise in PHP, Symfony (or similar), and modern software architectureStrong understanding of microservices, domain-driven design, and scalable system designExperience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teamsProficiency in Git-based version control (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skillsA strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery and qualityWhat makes you stand out: Experience collaborating across DevOps, QA, and product teamsAbility to influence decisions across multiple teamsA mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practicesAbility 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 collaborationOwn the delivery of key products and features, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliabilityGuide the team in building robust, modern systems using microservices architecture and best engineering practicesDrive continuous improvement by refining development processes and introducing efficienciesReference 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. Contact Garth on [[garthz@e-merge.co.za]] or call 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities. Are you ready for a change of scenery? We are a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates a wide range of opportunities, ensuring we successfully match the right technology professionals with the right roles. Do you know a developer or technology specialist looking for a new opportunity? We pay cash for successful referrals!

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Company

E-Merge IT Recruitment

Location

Cape St Francis, Gauteng, south-africa

Employment

Permanent

Work style

Hybrid

Experience

manager

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Not specified

Created

July 21, 2026

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