Team Lead Systems & Architecture (JB4301)Observatory, Cape TownR65 000 to R85 000 a monthPermanentA pioneering IoT-adjacent firm, specializing in professional connectivity solutions for enterprise IoT players is looking for a Team Lead to join their Team. The 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 clientsMinimum 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 technologiesExperienced 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 solutionsExperience with database design, optimisation, and query performance tuningProficiency in version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies - although they don't strictly adhere to the letter of the Agile lawTheir system is complex and distributedBe 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 immediateurgency. The team can adapt to this, and you should be able toThey are collaborative, you should be able to communicate effectively with the team and the businessAs 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 alsobuild them as individuals with wisdom and kindnessDuties and Responsibilities:Fully understand, own, improve and scale the Company's back-end servicesCollaborate with sysadmin and network engineers to improve resilience and service availabilityCollaborate with frontend engineers, DevOps teams, and product managers to develop and deploy high-quality, reliable, and secure connectivity solutionsCreate and maintain APIs and integration points that facilitate seamless client-system interoperabilityAssist the Company's system reliability engineers in building effective monitoring and alerting for our systemContribute to developing business-aware digital twins that provide valuable insights and integration capabilities for clients' IoT ecosystemsDrive the architecture, technical decisions, and deployment strategies for IoT solutions, ensuring they align with industry best practices and the company's goalsMentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and participate in technical discussions to uphold a high code quality and system performance standardStay abreast of industry trends, and help the company understand the impact and appropriate response to theseHelp the Company evaluate and adopt those technologies that move us forward in a future-fit wayPlease do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.IMPORTANT: We specialize in specific niche fields. Regret that we are unable to provide assistance for any fields outside of this scope. Fields can be viewed on our website.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 the 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 RecruitmentBachelor'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 technologiesExperienced 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 solutionsExperience with database design, optimisation, and query performance tuningProficiency in version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies - although they don't strictly adhere to the letter of the Agile lawTheir system is complex and distributedBe 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 immediateurgency. The team can adapt to this, and you should be able toThey are collaborative, you should be able to communicate effectively with the team and the businessAs 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 alsobuild them as individuals with wisdom and kindness
