Technical Lead (Cape Town)
Core
Lead a cross-functional team to consolidate corporate websites on Optimizely CMS, implement a rebrand, and guide technical strategy for high-quality digital product delivery.
Role type
Senior Technical Lead (Software Engineering)
Builds
Corporate websites and digital products using Optimizely CMS
Domain
Web development, CMS, and digital product delivery
Required skills
TypeScript, React, Node.js, Rust, Go, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions, TDD, Agile/Scrum, Pair Programming, Code Review, Incident Management, Line Management
Preferred skills
Cloud architecture design, SLA/SLO negotiation, Technical team resource planning, Commercial-to-technical strategy translation, Public speaking at conferences
Technologies
Optimizely CMS, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Rust, Go, PostgreSQL, ElasticSearch, Redis, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, CircleCI, GitHub Actions
Responsibilities
Lead a team of engineers in a cross-functional delivery team, Run and contribute to agile ceremonies, Consult with clients on technical decisions, Coach and support peers, Pair programming with other members of the team, Support live production systems and resolve incidents
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with line management responsibilities
