VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

Technical Lead

Engineering LeadershipConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeCape Town, South AfricaNo salary listedHybrid

About the Job

Requirements

Proven experience in a Tech Lead role focused on event-driven architecture.
Expertise in Kafka, AWS API Gateway, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in backend development using Java or Node.js, along with database technologies.
Deep understanding of DevSecOps practices and cloud-native architecture principles.
Experience designing scalable, real-time solutions that ensure data consistency across services.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Establish and enforce best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and system monitoring.
Architect and oversee an event-driven microservices platform, ensuring efficient API design and integration.
Optimize system performance, security, and reliability, ensuring compliance with standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.
Take a proactive approach to incident management, risk mitigation, and production stability.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies, integrating modern solutions to enhance the platform’s capabilities.
Manage relationships with third-party integration partners, resolving API-related issues effectively.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Stripe or other payment gateway integrations.
Background in the restaurant technology or booking systems industry.
Familiarity with front-end frameworks and API consumer best practices.

Technical Lead

VirtuHire · Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid) · — · Posted 2025-02-05

Workplace: hybrid

Description

We are seeking a skilled and dynamic Technical Lead to guide our clients engineering team in building a scalable, secure, and high-performance integration platform for restaurant reservation systems. In this role, you will set the technical vision, lead the team, and shape the architecture of our event-driven microservices platform. Your work will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams both within and outside the organization to ensure the delivery of robust and efficient solutions.

Our client is a technology-driven platform designed to make spontaneous bookings at restaurants and venues seamless. It connects individuals seeking last-minute reservations with businesses that have immediate availability, simplifying the process of finding open spots in real-time.

Requirements

Lead and mentor a team of developers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
Establish and enforce best practices in software design, testing, deployment, and system monitoring.
Architect and oversee an event-driven microservices platform, ensuring efficient API design and integration.
Optimize system performance, security, and reliability, ensuring compliance with standards such as PCI DSS and GDPR.
Take a proactive approach to incident management, risk mitigation, and production stability.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies, integrating modern solutions to enhance the platform’s capabilities.
Manage relationships with third-party integration partners, resolving API-related issues effectively.
What We’re Looking For
Proven experience in a Tech Lead role with a focus on event-driven architecture.
Strong leadership skills with a track record of mentoring and growing engineering teams.
Expertise in Kafka, AWS (API Gateway, Lambda, DynamoDB), and microservices architecture.
Proficiency in backend development using Java or Node.js, along with database technologies.
Deep understanding of DevSecOps practices and cloud-native architecture principles.
Experience designing scalable, real-time solutions that ensure data consistency across services.
Bonus Points For
Experience with Stripe or other payment gateway integrations.
Background in the restaurant tech or booking systems industry.
Familiarity with front-end frameworks and API consumer best practices.

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About the Company

VirtuHire

Global SA-talent recruitment and EOR

VirtuHire connects US, UK, and Australia-based companies with pre-vetted South African professionals, providing end-to-end recruitment and employer-of-record (EOR) services. It sources and vets candidates, presents a shortlist within about five business days, and then handles onboarding, payroll, compliance, and ongoing HR management as the legal employer of records under a monthly retainer with a 30-day replacement guarantee. The service differentiates itself with offshore staffing from South Africa offering payroll-less recruitment fees plus full HR administration and significant salary-cost savings of roughly 60% to 85% compared with US hires. Its goal is to simplify international hiring for growing companies by delivering quick access to vetted talent, compliant HR processes, and predictable costs.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Cape Town, South Africa
Founded: 2019

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