Software Developer - Team Lead

Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.

Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.

At Electrum, we are grounded in impact - designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together - working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe - encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams - hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

When you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to:

• Be part of the entire journey - from the spark of an idea to the final product launch.
• Grow your skills through world-class training and hands-on learning every day.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive.
• Tackle real-world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand.
• Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise.
• Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects.

Job Summary

• Leading a team of software engineers and business analysts.
• Driving the success of our projects.
• Ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Fostering a collaborative and productive team culture.

The Team Lead role is a dual technical software development role combined with management leadership.

Electrum is a Java house, which means that you'll be contributing towards our projects in Java -- you don't necessarily need to have had experience in Java but you will be required to learn it as part of the role.

Electrum is a highly collaborative environment and our software has a big impact: as a result, even though Electrum doesn't have a remote working policy, our teams have adopted an "Office first" approach to working.

Technical Expertise

• Software development - Leads by example by contributing towards the development of software projects.
• Solution architecture - Designs and review architectural solutions.

Software Delivery

• Project management - Working with the Project office, Product teams and Professional Services teams to ensure that projects are defined, prioritised and executed.
• Use software development methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and with high quality.

Team Leadership

• Team management - Sets clear goals and objectives for team members and monitors their progress.
• Growing team members - Cultivates and supports the professional and personal growth of every team member, empowering them to advance in their careers.
• Team commitment and purpose - Creates a shared sense of purpose among the team, cultivating a deep commitment to their work.
• Organisational savvy - Understands the vision and strategy of Electrum and plays an influential role in ensuring Electrum's goals are achieved.
• Recruiting - Recognising talent gaps in their teams and actively recruiting to fill them.

Performance Management

• One-on-ones - Conduct regular one-on-ones with team members and manage their performance and career development.
• Performance Reviews - Conduct performance evaluations of team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• 2+ years experience leading a software development team.
• 2+ years experience working as a developer in a software development team.

Benefits

Why Join Electrum?

• We believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference

Your Career & Culture

• Career Growth: Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career.
• Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.
• Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss.
• Autonomy: We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time-knowing when to focus and when to recharge.
• Shared Vision: You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services.

Practical Perks

• Here's how we support our culture:
• Flexible Work: Office-first environment with flexible hours.
• Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year.
• Office Perks (Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.
• Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners