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Development Lead (React / Python) – (Remote – Poland, UK and South Africa) Jobs in South Africa at Jobgether
Title: Development Lead (React / Python) – (Remote – Poland, UK and South Africa)
Company: Jobgether
Location: South Africa
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For one of our clients, we are looking for a Development Lead (React / Python), remotely from the UK, Poland, or South Africa.
As a Development Lead, you will be responsible for leading one of the scrum teams, driving the development of new functionality and scaling the platform to manage growing customer demands and data volumes. You will mentor your team, providing technical guidance, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions on time. With a focus on performance, security, and customer success, you’ll work in a dynamic, remote-first environment where continuous learning and innovation are key.
Accountabilities:
Lead a scrum team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality code and the scalability of the platform
Mentor and provide guidance to your team, fostering technical and personal development
Collaborate with Group Engineering Managers, Product Managers, and other business functions to plan and execute on projects
Ensure the platform operates at high performance, with a focus on handling large datasets and maintaining 24/7 uptime
Promote a culture of fast and sustainable shipping, ownership, and open communication within the team
Drive security and customer success throughout the development lifecycle
Requirements
Strong commercial experience with React, Typescript, and Python
Expertise in Node.js and working within a software engineering team using git, PRs, and Agile/Scrum methodologies
Previous leadership or mentoring experience, ideally within a remote-first team
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly
Experience in high-performance, big data systems or multi-tenant systems is a plus
Familiarity with technologies such as Django, MongoDB, Google BigQuery, RabbitMQ, and Azure DevOps is an advantage
Benefits
Parental leave and medical benefits
Paid sick leave and Wellbeing Days
Dotdigital Day, a company-wide day off
Share reward program and loyalty rewards
Udemy learning credits for continuous professional development
Flexible work environment with a collaborative and inclusive culture
Access to wellness rewards and resources for a healthy work-life balance
