Engineering Lead

Swan iT is searching for an Engineering Lead to join a leader in the retail industry.  This is a Hybrid position based near Bellville, and requires someone with previous management experience in a retail environment.

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 analyze platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement to enhance the customer experience.

Requirements:

• At least 12-15 years of experience in software development and technical leadership roles.


• Proven experience successfully delivering complex projects.


• Proven prior experience working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment (E.g. Retail, Logistics or Distribution) is non-negotiable.


• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools.


• Development Experience:
  
  
  
  • 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.
  
  
  
  


• Architectural and analytical thinker

Apply today!