Job title: Software Engineering Team Lead
Reporting to: Software Engineering Manager
Location: Our Lula head office is based in Cape Town; however, for this role, we are open to applications from across South Africa.
WHAT WE DO
Lula is an innovative and human-focused FinTech company on a mission to help small businesses optimise their cash flow. Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their businesses better, faster, and more simply, so they can spend more time doing what they love.
If you're looking for a new place to call 'home' that believes in the potential of the broader SME landscape in South Africa and a place where you'll work with awesome people - then Lula's the place for you!
OUR VALUES
Collaborative - we're a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goalCommitted - we're accountable and follow through no matter the challengeCurious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive differenceConnected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customersCompassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community
OVERALL PURPOSE
We are looking for an experienced Team Lead to join our engineering team in delivery of our platform and business bank which underpins our business. You will need to have a solid technical background, good understanding of SDLC, and a proven track record of delivery and managing a software engineering team.
In this role, you will lead a cross-functional team that designs, architects, and implements quality products within the funding and business banking domain. You will work closely with the Product and Quality Assurance teams to ensure delivery, with quality and efficiency in mind.
Duties and responsibilities include:
Lead a hybrid team of software engineers, providing clear objectives, technical leadership, mentorship and coachingWork closely with Technical Leads and Software Engineering Managers to develop and implement software engineering best practices, ensuring they are consistently applied within your teamSet clear objectives and key results (OKRs) for your team members to facilitate and monitor performance and growthWork with Technical Leads and Product Managers to define project scope and objectivesIdentify and address implementation risksCollaborate with the Software Engineering Manager on the hiring process for new team membersFoster a culture of delivery, continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering teams, encouraging experimentation
THE COMPETENCIES WE'RE AFTER
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a passion for working with peopleStrong strategic thinking, analytical and problem-solving skillsProven team leadership skills and ability to maintain a high team morale despite challengesAbility to mentor others, support ongoing skill development of team members and drive a learning cultureReadily available to help others and provide regular feedbackAbility to adapt to changing circumstances and prioritiesPositive, high energy and committed to live, demonstrate and get excited about the Lula values
THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR
Relevant or applicable Bachelor's DegreeHonours and/or Master's degree an added advantage6-8 years experience in object oriented development (Preferably C# MVC)2+ years of working experience as a Team Lead or similar role in an agile delivery environment with a strong software development backgroundA practical understanding of the software delivery life-cycleFinancial services or banking experience advantageousExperience managing, mentoring or leading other DevelopersProven experience estimating team velocity creating project delivery plansSolid experience in cloud infrastructure, preferably AzureSolid experience in test-driven development and continuous integrationExperience working with cross-functional teamsExposure to front-end technologies (React, React Native)Exposure to micro-services and/or service oriented architectureExposure to database design
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