Software Development Lead and Architect
Boardroom AppointmentsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
Lead a team of software developers and design/ architect the software application, ensuring high standards of performance, security, and usability.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- 7+ years of experience in software development.
- Proven experience in software architecture and design.
- Strong leadership skills.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.
- Experience with.NET Core, Web API, Entity Framework, Angular JS, relational management systems like PostgreSQL.
- Experiencing managing and maintaining complex environments on AWS.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and customers.
- Experience working in a Scrum/Agile environment.
- Experience working with financial/payroll systems is beneficial.