Software Engineering Lead

As an Engineering Lead at The Foschini Group, you will play a critical role in leading our IT division to maintain and enhance our platforms, ensuring seamless experiences for our customers across all touch points. You will lead a team of talented engineers and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to drive the strategic direction and execution of our technology initiatives. Leveraging your technical expertise and leadership skills, you will champion innovation, foster a culture of collaboration, and drive measurable business impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs
• Drive the design, development, and optimization of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
• Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget
• 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
• Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve efficiency
• Monitor and analyse platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement to enhance the customer experience

Minimum Requirements:

• 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
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals
• 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
• 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

Technologies required:

*Popular but not limited to

• Languages: C#, Javascript, SQL, Python, Go
• Frameworks: Angular, React, .NET, .NET Core
• ORM Tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate
• Relational Databases: Oracle, MSSql, MySQL
• Cloud Environments: Azure, AWS
• Messaging/Event: Kafka

Benefits:

• Diverse Culture
• Flexible Work Hours
• Group Risk Cover
• Employee Wellbeing Program
• Staff Discount
• Access To Learning Platforms

Behaviours:

• Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness
• Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
• Courage - confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage
• Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
• Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
• Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
• Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
• Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.