Technical Lead (PHP / Laravel)
Shape the future of scalable, high-impact digital products.
Pretoria | R60 000 to R65 000 per month
About Our Client
A forward-thinking digital agency delivering enterprise-grade web and mobile solutions across diverse industries. They merge creativity, technology, and strategy to craft impactful digital products that drive business success. Their culture fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth in a space where technical excellence and professional development thrive.
The Role: Technical Lead
As the Technical Lead, you'll own the technical strategy, architecture, and delivery of projects from concept to completion. This senior, hands-on leadership role guides a multidisciplinary team across front-end, back-end, and DevOps domains. You'll play a key role in shaping the evolution of the company's technology stack, integrating emerging tools such as blockchain and AI, and ensuring that all solutions are secure, scalable, and high-performing.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and inspire a multidisciplinary development team.
Architect and implement scalable solutions using Next.js, React, Node.js, and Laravel.
Oversee the entire software development lifecycle and ensure technical excellence at every stage.
Translate business and client requirements into effective technical solutions.
Drive adherence to coding standards, documentation, and version control best practices.
Implement best practices in CI/CD, cloud infrastructure, performance optimisation, and security.
Conduct architecture reviews and evaluate emerging technologies for potential adoption.
Manage technical delivery schedules, resource planning, and risk mitigation.
Lead technical recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing skills development initiatives.
About You
8 to 10 years of professional development experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
Proven track record in delivering enterprise-level web or mobile applications.
Strong technical background across PHP, Laravel, Node.js (TypeScript), React, and Next.js.
Hands-on experience with AWS, Docker, Git workflows, and CI/CD pipelines.
Deep understanding of performance tuning, application security, and DevOps principles.
Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Passionate about mentorship, innovation, and continuous learning.
Advantageous: exposure to blockchain, Web3, or Rust; AWS certification.
Welcome to The Legends Agency!
We are a premier Employer of Record (EOR) partner dedicated to helping global businesses build and manage exceptional teams in South Africa.
Our comprehensive, full-service solutions empower organizations to navigate the complexities of local employment while ensuring compliance, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
At The Legends Agency, we specialize in connecting international companies with top talent in South Africa, streamlining the hiring process, and managing payroll, compliance, and benefits seamlessly.
Our commitment to excellence ensures that our clients can focus on their core business while we handle the intricacies of workforce management.
Whether you’re looking to expand your team or establish a presence in the region, we provide tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. Let us help you create a legendary team that drives success and innovation.
We can save you money on salaries and social premiums and provide you with skilled English-speaking talent.
Explore more about our services at www.the-legends-agency.com or Mail us for details anthony.kettle@the-legends-agency.com.
