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Activate Talent

1 year ago

Lead Web Developer

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Company
Activate Talent
Location
South Africa South Africa
Posted
1 year ago
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Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a Lead Web Developer to drive the architecture and development of scalable, high-performance web applications. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for a seasoned developer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and has a strong grasp of modern development and DevOps practices.

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect, design, and implement scalable full-stack web applications
  • Lead backend development using Python or similar programming languages
  • Guide system architecture decisions for maintainability, scalability, and performance
  • Integrate and manage DevOps tools including Docker, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions
  • Design and maintain SQL and NoSQL database solutions
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and engineers
  • Mentor junior developers, conduct code reviews, and enforce best practices
  • Define and document technical standards, architecture, and development workflows

Requirements

  • 8+ years of professional web development experience
  • 3+ years working with Python or a similar backend language
  • Strong understanding of software architecture and system design
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and GitHub Actions or similar CI/CD and containerization tools
  • Proficient with SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB, Redis) databases
  • Solid understanding of modern development practices, version control, and code management
  • Strong communication skills and experience leading development teams or technical initiatives

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in cloud-native application development (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
  • Familiarity with microservices, APIs, and distributed systems
  • Exposure to front-end technologies and frameworks is a plus
  • Passion for automation, performance optimization, and clean code
  • QA Engineer, Project/Product Manager experience

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