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Team Lead Systems & Architecture (JB4301)
Observatory, Cape Town · Information TechnologyTeam Lead Systems & Architecture (JB4301)
Observatory, Cape Town
R65 000 to R85 000 a month
Permanent
A pioneering IoT-adjacent firm, specializing in professional connectivity solutions for enterprise IoT players is looking for a Team Lead to join their Team. Focus is on scalable managed edge-to-core-and-back (E2CnB) connectivity, streamlining operations for IoT businesses. Offerings include business-aware digital twins, consulting, and custom software for seamless integration and efficiency improvement. With a collaborative approach, products are developed and maintained alongside clients, ensuring reliability and continuity. Leveraging Python, Django, Node.js, and more, solutions are robust and innovative. The Team Lead Systems and Architecture role is critical in designing and maintaining the backend infrastructure, driving secure and efficient IoT integration for enterprise clients
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Not essential but would be an added Advantage)
5+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with some specific expertise in at least some stack technologies
Experienced in designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices that are well-documented and a pleasure to use.
MQTT used heavily - Be familiar with IoT concepts and technologies and have a passion for contributing to innovative IoT solutions
Experience with database design, optimization, and query performance tuning
Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies - although they don't strictly adhere to the letter of the Agile law
Their system are complex and distributed
Be able to comfortably troubleshoot, bug-hunt and solve problems in such an environment. Sometimes under pressure.
Pace is important - Somewhere between "bored to tears" and "breakneck speed" is where they want to work. But at times, the situation requires immediate
urgency. The team can adapt to this, and you should be able to
They are collaborative, you should be able to communicate effectively with the team and the business
As a senior, they require you to mentor junior engineers -Help them along their career with technical input like code reviews, design, and best practice guidance. But also
build them as individuals with wisdom and kindness
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fully understand, own, improve and scale Company's back-end services
Collaborate with sysadmin and network engineers to improve resilience and service availability
Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and product managers to develop and deploy high-quality, reliable, and secure connectivity solutions
Create and maintain APIs and integration points that facilitate seamless client-system interoperability
Assist Company's system reliability engineers in building effective monitoring and alerting for our system
Contribute to developing business-aware digital twins that provide valuable insights and integration capabilities for clients' IoT ecosystems
Drive the architecture, technical decisions, and deployment strategies for IoT solutions, ensuring they align with industry best practices and company's goals
Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and participate in technical discussions to uphold a high code quality and system performance standard
Stay abreast of industry trends, and help company understand the impact and appropriate response to these
Help Company evaluate and adopt those technologies that move us forward in a future-fit way
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.
Observatory, Cape Town
R65 000 to R85 000 a month
Permanent
A pioneering IoT-adjacent firm, specializing in professional connectivity solutions for enterprise IoT players is looking for a Team Lead to join their Team. Focus is on scalable managed edge-to-core-and-back (E2CnB) connectivity, streamlining operations for IoT businesses. Offerings include business-aware digital twins, consulting, and custom software for seamless integration and efficiency improvement. With a collaborative approach, products are developed and maintained alongside clients, ensuring reliability and continuity. Leveraging Python, Django, Node.js, and more, solutions are robust and innovative. The Team Lead Systems and Architecture role is critical in designing and maintaining the backend infrastructure, driving secure and efficient IoT integration for enterprise clients
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (Not essential but would be an added Advantage)
5+ years of experience as a backend engineer, with some specific expertise in at least some stack technologies
Experienced in designing and building RESTful APIs and microservices that are well-documented and a pleasure to use.
MQTT used heavily - Be familiar with IoT concepts and technologies and have a passion for contributing to innovative IoT solutions
Experience with database design, optimization, and query performance tuning
Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies - although they don't strictly adhere to the letter of the Agile law
Their system are complex and distributed
Be able to comfortably troubleshoot, bug-hunt and solve problems in such an environment. Sometimes under pressure.
Pace is important - Somewhere between "bored to tears" and "breakneck speed" is where they want to work. But at times, the situation requires immediate
urgency. The team can adapt to this, and you should be able to
They are collaborative, you should be able to communicate effectively with the team and the business
As a senior, they require you to mentor junior engineers -Help them along their career with technical input like code reviews, design, and best practice guidance. But also
build them as individuals with wisdom and kindness
Duties and Responsibilities:
Fully understand, own, improve and scale Company's back-end services
Collaborate with sysadmin and network engineers to improve resilience and service availability
Collaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and product managers to develop and deploy high-quality, reliable, and secure connectivity solutions
Create and maintain APIs and integration points that facilitate seamless client-system interoperability
Assist Company's system reliability engineers in building effective monitoring and alerting for our system
Contribute to developing business-aware digital twins that provide valuable insights and integration capabilities for clients' IoT ecosystems
Drive the architecture, technical decisions, and deployment strategies for IoT solutions, ensuring they align with industry best practices and company's goals
Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and participate in technical discussions to uphold a high code quality and system performance standard
Stay abreast of industry trends, and help company understand the impact and appropriate response to these
Help Company evaluate and adopt those technologies that move us forward in a future-fit way
Kontak Recruitment Disclaimer:
Equal opportunity: All backgrounds are welcomed, with no bias. All are considered based on requirements.
Job specifics: Requirements mirror advertisement, duties may adjust for client needs.
Fair process: Fair assessment, only shortlisted candidates contacted due to volume.
Privacy: Data processed as per Privacy Policy. By applying, you agree to data handling. We safeguard applicant info.
Candidate verification: Candidates selected by the client are verified. False info may disqualify or end employment via the client.
Offer clarity: Advert is not a binding offer. Written offers based on pre-employment conditions.
No direct link: Advert is not tied to Kontak Recruitment. We assist in the employment process ONLY.
Applicant Responsibility: Upon applying, confirmation of receipt for a specific advert is given. If no confirmation is received, you must verify with Kontak Recruitment.