Lead Developer
The Legends AgencyCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Legends Agency is a leading Employer of Record (EOR) partner that enables global companies to build and manage high‑performing teams in South Africa. By connecting clients with top local talent and handling all payroll, compliance, and benefits administration, the firm delivers a seamless, cost‑effective hiring experience. Its full‑service approach—combining recruitment, payroll, and regulatory support—allows businesses to focus on core growth while the agency manages the intricacies of local workforce management. With a proven track record of reducing salary and social‑premium costs and providing skilled English‑speaking professionals, The Legends Agency stands out as the go‑to partner for companies looking to expand in the region.
Job Description
Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader as a Lead Developer. Drive technical progress, lead a globally distributed development team, and shape the direction of a product transforming the travel space.
Requirements
- 6+ years of development experience with significant exposure to API-based projects
- Strong knowledge of NodeJS; solid background across multiple stacks
- Working understanding of React for web-based front-end interfaces
- Experience with: GIT, Linux, JIRA, MySQL, MongoDB Atlas, PM2, Debian
- Proficiency with AWS (or other major cloud platforms like GCP)
- Experience with schema-based validation (e.g., OpenAPI preferred)
- Prior exposure to mobile apps and high-scale internet systems is a plus
- At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or team lead role
Benefits
- Market-related salary
- Negotiable salary