JavaScript / Node / React Tech Lead – CAPE TOWN – R1.4m PA

Were working with a cutting-edge digital consultancy thats helping some of the worlds most influential brands bring complex ideas to life through technology. They''re expanding their elite engineering team and looking for a Tech Lead with deep JavaScript/TypeScript experience and a passion for both code and leadership. This is your chance to work with top-tier engineers on high-impact digital products, leveraging the latest in cloud architecture, agile thinking, and modern tooling all while mentoring and guiding a talented team. What Youll Do: Lead a cross-functional product engineering team to design and build impactful digital solutions Architect cloud-native applications using modern web stacks (React, Node.js, TypeScript) Champion engineering excellence through mentoring, code reviews, and hands-on development Collaborate with product and design stakeholders to ship meaningful features quickly Drive agile delivery practices and foster a strong team culture of learning and ownership Own the build, deployment, and support of production-grade systems What You Bring: Proven experience leading development teams, ideally in a fast-paced, agile environment Strong command of JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Node.js . Bonus points for Rust or Go Solid understanding of microservices, event-driven architecture, and serverless design Expertise with both SQL and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, Redis, ElasticSearch) Hands-on experience with DevOps tooling: Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.) Deep appreciation for test automation and TDD practices A passion for coaching and helping engineers grow Exposure to infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi) is a plus Why This Role? Work on greenfield projects with real-world impact Join a high-performance engineering team that values autonomy, learning, and excellence Be part of a culture where engineering best practices arent optional theyre expected Shape both the technical direction and team structure of product delivery squads Reference Number for this position is GZ60464 which is a permanent Hybrid position based in Cape Town offering a cost to company salary of R1.4m per annum

Location: CapeTown, ZA

Posted Date: 7/12/2025