A South African technology company that specializes in security communication and alarm monitoring solutions is seeking a Technical Team Lead to head their software division. This is a 70/30 role : 70% of your time will be spent "in the trenches" (architecting, coding, and peer‑reviewing), and 30% will be dedicated to leadership, sprint planning, and mentoring. Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Drive the architectural vision for the miAlarm (B2C) and FinmonTech (B2B) ecosystems. Ensure systems are highly available ($99.9% uptime) as they handle life‑safety data. Hands‑On Development: Lead by example by writing high‑quality, scalable code. You will tackle the most complex bugs and build the "skeleton" of new features. Team Management: Manage a small team of internal and possibly outsourced developers. Conduct code reviews, provide mentorship, and foster a culture of technical excellence. Hardware‑Software Integration: Work closely with the hardware engineering team to ensure seamless communication between GSM/LTE radio units and the software backend. Product Delivery: Own the software roadmap. Translate business requirements from the CEO/Sales into technical tasks (Jira/Azure DevOps) and ensure timely releases. Security & Compliance: Implement rigorous security protocols (encryption, biometric auth, secure token storage) to protect user data and alarm signals. Minimum Requirements Experience: 6+ years in Software Development with at least 2 years in a Lead/Senior capacity. Backend: Proficiency in Python or Node.js (common for IoT backends) or Golang/C# . Mobile: Strong experience with React Native or Flutter (Finmon uses cross‑platform apps for iOS/Android). IoT Knowledge: Experience with MQTT , WebSockets , or similar protocols used for real‑time device communication. Cloud: Experience managing AWS or Azure environments, specifically serverless functions and real‑time databases. Nice to haves Experience with Bluetooth LE (BLE) for mobile‑to‑hardware configuration. Knowledge of South African security industry protocols (Contact ID, SIA). Experience with DevOps pipelines (CI/CD) for automated app deployment. Benefits Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills) IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career‑changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to #J-18808-Ljbffr