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Platform Engineering Lead
via iLaunch · Cape Town, Western Cape
- Pay
- Market related
- Type
- Permanent
- Sector
- IT & Internet
- Closes
- in 19 days
- Recruiter
- iLaunch · All jobs at iLaunch
About the role
Cape Town - Hybrid National Client seeks a Platform Engineering Lead to lead the delivery of strategic technology initiatives, guide a team of talented Engineers, and drive the evolution of modern customer platforms.
- Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of Software Engineers.
- Drive the technical roadmap and deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing platforms.
- Partner with Product Managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into innovative technology solutions.
- Ensure successful project delivery while optimising platform performance and customer experience.
What they're looking for
- Matric / Grade 12
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
Min 7 years in software development and engineering leadership, driving the successful delivery of complex enterprise-scale solutions and initiatives.
- Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and modern engineering practices.
- Hands-on experience across backend and frontend technologies.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS) and modern development frameworks.
- Tech Stack: C#, JavaScript, SQL, Python, Go | Angular, React, .NET/.NET Core | Azure, AWS | Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL | Kafka | Entity Framework & Hibernate