Technical Lead (PHP)

Lead a team of developers, architect scalable systems, and mentor junior staff while writing code in a fast-paced SaaS environment.

Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
On-site
Posted Nov 10, 2026

INDUSTRYSoftware & InternetSaaS & Enterprise Software

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Responsibilities

Lead a team of developers and drive best practice in software development
Write clean, efficient and maintainable code when required
Design and oversee system architecture for scalability and reliability
Guide and support junior and mid-level developers and promote a strong learning culture
Conduct code reviews and uphold coding standards
Contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives, and suggest process improvements
Work with product managers, QA engineers and designers to align technical solutions with business goals
Stay current with industry trends and recommend and implement relevant improvements

Skills

PHP Node.jsSaaS architecturemicroservicesAWS cloud servicesSQLNoSQL databasesAPI developmentDevOps practicesCI/CD pipelines Dockerfront-end frameworkDocker CI/CD pipelines AWS React Vue.js Angular

Full description

Technical Lead (PHP) Location: Somerset West, Western Cape (in-office) Our client is a fast-growing South African property management software business. They are looking for a Technical Lead who is hands-on with coding and architecture, and an effective mentor and team leader. You will guide the development team by ensuring high-quality code, scalable system architecture and streamlined processes. The ideal person thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about both technology and people. Innovation is key, but the role also requires respect for existing systems, standards and team dynamics. Key Responsibilities Technical leadership: lead a team of developers and drive best practice in software development. Hands-on development: write clean, efficient and maintainable code when required. Scalable architecture: design and oversee system architecture for scalability and reliability. Mentorship: guide and support junior and mid-level developers and promote a strong learning culture. Code reviews and standards: conduct code reviews and uphold coding standards. Agile participation: contribute to sprint planning, stand-ups and retrospectives, and suggest process improvements. Cross-functional collaboration: work with product managers, QA engineers and designers to align technical solutions with business goals. Technology and innovation: stay current with industry trends and recommend and implement relevant improvements. Requirements 7+ years in software development, with at least 2 years in a technical leadership role. Proficient in PHP and Node.js. Strong background in SaaS architecture, microservices and AWS cloud services. Solid experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and API development. Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code. Proven ability to lead code reviews, mentor developers and maintain high technical standards. A balance of strong leadership and hands-on coding. Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting in a fast-moving environment. Clear written and verbal communication, and strong team and people management skills. Experience with Docker or other containerisation tools. Working knowledge of a front-end framework such as React, Vue.js or Angular. Prior experience in a SaaS environment.