Engineering Team Lead (JHB)

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ENVIRONMENT: A start-up, agricultural software company building solutions to optimise the value chain, while offering a business-to-business service, is seeking an Engineering Team Lead who is responsible for managing a cross-functional development team, owning team delivery and performance, and ensuring alignment with product and business priorities. This role blends people leadership with project delivery, while fostering a strong team culture and growth mindset.   DUTIES: Team Management & People Leadership Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and personal development check-ins. Support each engineer’s growth by identifying training needs, mentorship opportunities, and stretch projects. Champion team health, culture, and morale by fostering inclusion, trust, and accountability Delivery Ownership Collaborate with Product and Design to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery of roadmap items. Manage sprint planning, backlog grooming, and ensure work is appropriately scoped and prioritised. Track and report on team performance metrics (velocity, quality, throughput). Quality & Engineering Practices Ensure high standards in testing, documentation, and code quality through structured processes. Facilitate healthy technical decision-making and ensure alignment with broader architectural goals. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, retrospectives, and learning from incidents. Cross-Team Collaboration Liaise with other Team Leads, QA, DevOps, and stakeholders to resolve dependencies and share learnings. Serve as an escalation point for blockers or interpersonal challenges within the team. Contribute to broader engineering initiatives like hiring, onboarding, or process improvements.   REQUIREMENTS: Formal Qualifications Bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science, Mathematics, Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience. Knowledge, Skills & Experience 5+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership or mentorship role. Strong understanding of the SDLC, agile methodologies, and cross-functional collaboration. Ability to manage both people and projects effectively. Experience building and nurturing healthy, high-performing teams. Empathetic, communicative, and solution-oriented leadership style. Languages English Afrikaans (Beneficial)   ATTRIBUTES: Innovation-Driven: Embrace a culture of innovation and continuous learning, where creativity and curiosity are encouraged. Collaborative Environment: Foster a team-centric environment where open communication, mutual respect, and shared goals are prioritised. Commitment to Excellence: Strive for high-quality outcomes, with a focus on delivering value to the business and stakeholders. Integrity and Accountability: Maintain the highest standards of ethical conduct and take responsibility for the quality of work produced.