Tech Lead (Java, JS, AWS) at Progressive Edge

The role: We are looking for a Tech Lead to assist with:

• Leading development teams
• Assisting with designing solutions to fit the client's requirements
• Client relationship management
• Assisting teams: front-end, back-end, DevOps
• DB design and implementation

You will ensure quality through:

• The design of microservices, libraries and RESTful APIs
• Performing detailed code reviews and feedback to team members in order to continuously grow their abilities
• Drafting of documentation (architectural diagrams, sequence diagrams, presentations etc.)
• Ensuring that best coding practices are followed: SOLID, Code Smells
• Participating in PI planning, backlog grooming, Sprint planning sessions
• Facilitating Agile ceremonies
• Guiding developers in Java (Spring), JavaScript, ExpressJS, Angular, TypeScript, Postgres
• Ensuring good security practices are implemented
• Designing of infrastructure based on AWS
• Assist with DevOps
• Engaging in solution planning sessions with key client stakeholders
• Reporting back to the customer and account executive(s)
• Performing root cause analysis
• Designing solutions that will adhere to business policies and legislation
• Ensuring good security principles are implemented
• Coordinating team leave schedules
• Participating in performance reviews and upskilling strategies
• Researching new technologies

Requirements

• Proficient in: Java (Spring), JavaScript, Express, Angular, TypeScript, Postgres

Experience with AWS:

• VPC
• IAM
• Cognito
• Step functions
• S3
• LAMBDA
• EC2
• RDS
• Understanding of Git with GitFlow (Features, Releases, HotFixes)
• Understanding of SQL concepts and design patterns: normalisation, stored procedures, transitive closure tables, EAV, views, indexing
• Good understanding of the various design patterns: Facade, Observer, Singleton
• SOLID principles implementation
• Understanding of DevOps tooling, such as Jenkins
• Knowledge in breaking down problems into microservices and libraries
• A good understanding around business processes such as: provisioning, POPIA, invoicing, procurement, auditing
• Familiar with RESTful APIs and best practices
• Knowledge on how automated pipelines stitch together
• Good understanding of core technology concepts, such as OAuth, OOP, Networking
• Good negotiation, verbal, and written communication skills
• Beneficial: Kubernetes, IBM Gateway, telecoms experience