Team Lead – Full Stack Angular Developer (JHB)

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Team Lead – Full Stack Angular Developer (JHB)

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SUMMARY:
Team Lead – Full Stack Angular Developer (JHB)

Recruiter:
Datafin IT Recruitment
Job Ref:
26244
Date posted:
Monday, June 2, 2025
Location:
Johannesburg, South Africa
Salary:
Datafin1
SUMMARY:
Team Lead – Full Stack Angular Developer (JHB)
POSITION INFO:
ENVIRONMENT:
Our client is a dynamic, fast-paced software supplier operating with the agility of a startup and the backing of established venture capital.

They are seeking a Team Lead – Full Stack JavaScript Developer to take a leading role within their high-performance engineering team, focused on building scalable SaaS products that enhance productivity and support business operations globally.

This is a hands-on technical leadership position.

The successful candidate will lead product development efforts, mentor a team of developers, and work closely with both the executive and product management teams to deliver impactful features and robust systems.
DUTIES:
Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead a team of developers by setting coding standards, guiding architecture decisions, and ensuring quality through code reviews.
  
  
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level developers, fostering a high-performing, collaborative culture.
  
  
• Help translate business goals into technical strategies and development plans.
  

• Architect and build high-volume, full-stack web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Node.js, Angular/React/Vue).
  
  
• Contribute to the design and development of scalable server-side logic, RESTful APIs, and cloud-based infrastructure.
  
  
• Collaborate on the design of mobile-first and responsive web interfaces.
  
  
• Maintain and improve NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Redis).
  

• Work closely with the product team to define features, estimate timelines, and prioritize tasks.
  
  
• Drive the team’s adherence to agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and high-quality deployment processes.
  
  
• Support production systems to ensure stability and uptime (24/7/365 readiness when needed).
  
  
• Ensure clear documentation of systems, architecture, and development practices.
  

• 5+ years of full-stack JavaScript development (Node.js, modern front-end frameworks).
  
  
• 2+ years in a leadership or team lead role.
  
  
• Experience in scaling and maintaining high-volume production systems.
  
  
• Background in mobile/web development, CI/CD pipelines, and working within agile teams.
  
  
• Strong experience with NoSQL (MongoDB preferred) and Git.
  

• Backend: Node.js
• Frontend: Angular (preferred), React or Vue
• Database: MongoDB, Redis
• DevOps/Infra: AWS (EC2, S3, VPC), Git, Docker (advantageous)
• Testing/Tools: TDD, CI/CD, GitHub/GitLab pipelines
  

• TypeScript, GoLang, PostgreSQL/Redshift
• Mobile development (Ionic, Android, iOS)
• AWS or GCP certifications
• Familiarity with ElasticSearch, Docker, Kubernetes
  

• You''''re a problem solver with a passion for elegant code and quality solutions.
  
  
• You thrive in a startup-style environment and enjoy wearing multiple hats.
  
  
• You''''re proactive, collaborative, and capable of translating business needs into smart technical solutions.
  
  
• You’re excited by the idea of building products used at a global scale.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Advertising Services

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