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Technical Lead

VirtuHire · Cape Town

Open. First seen 3 October 2026.

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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.

Salary context

6 other open postings titled Technical Lead state a salary: median USD 110,000 to USD 150,000 a year.

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