Technical Lead at Penta Consulting

• Penta Consulting support technology resource solutions across South Africa. We’re working with a Leading Microsoft Partner that provides solutions across data & analytics and ai. Together we’re seeking an Engineering Lead for a long term contract on a large, cross-functional project. 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs
• Drive the design & development for the project, ensuring scalability, reliability, supportability and security
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of the project
• Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business
• Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving alignment and execution
• Follow best practices, processes to streamline development

Development & Experience

• Languages: C#, Javascript, SQL
• Frameworks: Angular, React, .NET, .NET Core, Next.JS
• ORM Tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate
• Relational Databases: Oracle, MSSql
• Cloud Environments: Azure, AWS
• Messaging/Event: Kafka
• APIs and web services (Web API, REST)
• ASP.NET MVC, Angular, JavaScript, HTML, XML and XAML

Skills 

• Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects
• Strong leadership and communication skills,with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals
• IT Architecture
• Database Administration
• Quality Management and Assurance
• System Design
• Systems Integration
• Cyber Security Compliance

Architecture & Best Practices 

• Participate in Architecture and strategic/tactical technical discussions
• Ensure Architecture diagram sand documentation are kept up to date

Product

• Meet regularly with product counterparts
• Collaborate with product on requirements, and technical constraints

Software Delivery 

• Ensuring that product requirements are broken down into tech specs
• Ensure Tech Specs are provided and sufficiently detailed
• Ensure systems meet non-functional requirements around scale, security,etc
• Help to ensure code reviews and other practices are being adhered to.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects
• Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands- on experience in backend and frontend development
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools