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Java Backend Engineering Team Lead

LocationSouth Africa
SetupOn-site
LevelSenior
Posted1d ago
Engineering & Technology

Quick answer

Tiko is hiring a senior Java Backend Engineering Team Lead in South Africa with a salary range of R88,008 - R146,600 (x12) to lead and develop a team of software engineers.

Role
Java Backend Engineering Team Lead
Organization
Tiko
Location
South Africa
Work setup
On-site
Level
Senior
Compensation
R88,008 - R146,600 (x12)
Category
Engineering & Technology

The role

Lead and develop a team of talented software engineers and create and maintain the software that allows the platform to function. Responsibilities include leading the team, maintaining and developing new features, and ensuring the software is secure and data-protected.

What you'll do

  • Lead and develop the individuals in your team
  • Maintenance and development of new features on the software platform
  • Coordination of the work that the software engineering team needs to do
  • Applying software engineering principles to the design, development, maintenance, testing, and evaluation of the software
  • Ensuring that the software developed is secure and safe when it comes to data protection

What it takes

  • 8+ years of backend engineering experience focused on JVM languages
  • 3+ years of formal leadership experience managing a team of Java backend engineers
  • Experience within Microservices and AWS
  • Extensive experience working with the Spring framework
  • Experience or knowledge of Salesforce CRM would be a plus
  • Excellent English skills

What you'll bring

Java developmentBackend engineeringTeam leadershipAgile methodologyMicroservices and AWSSpring framework

How we treat you

Flexible work arrangements, personal development budget, unlimited holiday days, opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product

Frequently asked questions

Where is the job located?

The job is located in South Africa.

What is the compensation?

The gross monthly salary bracket for this position is R88,008 - R146,600 (x12).

What are the key qualifications required?

Key qualifications include 8+ years of backend engineering experience, 3+ years of formal leadership experience, experience with Microservices and AWS, and extensive experience with the Spring framework.

How do I apply?

Interested candidates should click the 'Apply for This Job!' button on the job posting.

Is the job remote?

The job is on-site in South Africa.

How to apply

Apply directly on Tiko's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.

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