Overview
Team Lead – Backend Developer Jobs in Cape Town at IDR Group
We are a rapidly scaling, regulated fund services and technology (fintech) company. Our vision is to be the trusted hub of the private markets, allowing investors to authenticate once across all of their private equity investments. We deliver efficiently, accurately and on time through our web platform which we develop in-house.
We operate as #OneGlobalThread in line with our values: We challenge the norm, we change the way we think and work, by connecting systems and people, while committing to our vision and each other. We are now looking to recruit a skilled Back End Developer – Team Lead to join our global team.
Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid)
Position Overview
As the Senior Backend Developer and Technical Lead, you will be the cornerstone of our backend development efforts. This is not just another development role; we’re seeking someone with the acumen to build frameworks and systems from scratch, championing .NET core and fostering a culture of Test-Driven Development (TDD) within the team. Your technical expertise will be pivotal in steering our backend innovations, providing guidance, and ensuring the highest standards of development practice.
Responsibilities:
Drive technical standards and champion best practices within the backend team.
Lead the design and architecture of backend systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance.
Collaborate with other tech leads, product owners, and stakeholders to align the technical roadmap with business objectives and product strategy.
Take ownership of designing and constructing systems from the ground up.
Address technical debt proactively, optimize existing systems, and prioritize maintainability.
Provide mentorship to developers, ensuring alignment with architectural principles and standards.
Work closely with frontend developers, product owners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless integration and alignment of objectives.
Engage in agile development processes, contributing to sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Requirements:
Profound expertise in .NET core and strong knowledge of C# fundamentals.
Comprehensive understanding of HTTP and APIs.
Hands-on experience with both SQL and NoSql databases, demonstrating a keen understanding of their advantages and disadvantages.
Established track record of conceptualizing, designing, and deploying systems from inception.
Expert backend development experience, with a history of working on both intricate legacy systems and greenfield development.
Exceptional communication skills, capable of conveying complex technical concepts and guiding the team.
Strong leadership qualities, emphasizing technical mentorship and setting technical standards.
Desirable:
Familiarity with contemporary build tools, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms.
Robust experience with TDD and a nuanced understanding of its benefits and limitations as a development practice.
In-depth knowledge of backend development paradigms and best practices.
Experience with caching frameworks.
Skilled in structured logging.
Experience with at least one messaging queue system.
Benefits:
Competitive compensation package
Hybrid work arrangements
Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
Title: Team Lead – Backend Developer
Company: IDR Group
Location: Cape Town
