Software and applications team lead (hands-on technical leader)

A South African technology company that specializes in security communication and alarm monitoring solutions is seeking a Technical Team Lead to head their software division. This is a 70/30 role : 70% of your time will be spent in the trenches (architecting, coding, and peer‑reviewing), and 30% will be dedicated to leadership, sprint planning, and mentoring. Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Drive the architectural vision for the mi Alarm (B2 C) and Finmon Tech (B2 B) ecosystems. Ensure systems are highly available ($99.9% uptime) as they handle life‑safety data. Hands‑On Development: Lead by example by writing high‑quality, scalable code. You will tackle the most complex bugs and build the skeleton of new features. Team Management: Manage a small team of internal and possibly outsourced developers. Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship, and foster a culture of technical excellence. Hardware‑Software Integration: Work closely with the hardware engineering team to ensure s...