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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.\nAt 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.\nWhen you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to:\n Be part of the entire journey - from the spark of an idea to the final product launch. \n Grow your skills through world-class training and hands-on learning every day. \n Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success. \n Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive. \n Tackle real-world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand. \n Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise. \n Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects.\nJob Summary\nLeading a team of software engineers and business analysts.\nDriving the success of our projects.\nEnsuring high-quality deliverables.\nFostering a collaborative and productive team culture.\nThe Team Lead role is a dual technical software development role combined with management leadership.\nElectrum 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.\nElectrum 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.\nTechnical Expertise\nSoftware development - Leads by example by contributing towards the development of software projects.\nSolution architecture - Designs and review architectural solutions.\n\nSoftware Delivery\nProject management - Working with the Project office, Product teams and Professional Services teams to ensure that projects are defined, prioritised and executed.\nUse software development methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and with high quality.\nTeam Leadership\nTeam management - Sets clear goals and objectives for team members and monitors their progress.\nGrowing team members - Cultivates and supports the professional and personal growth of every team member, empowering them to advance in their careers.\nTeam commitment and purpose - Creates a shared sense of purpose among the team, cultivating a deep commitment to their work.\nOrganisational savvy - Understands the vision and strategy of Electrum and plays an influential role in ensuring Electrum's goals are achieved.\nRecruiting - Recognising talent gaps in their teams and actively recruiting to fill them.\nPerformance Management\nOne-on-ones - Conduct regular one-on-ones with team members and manage their performance and career development.\nPerformance Reviews - Conduct performance evaluations of team members.\nRequirements\nBachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.\n2+ years experience leading a software development team.\n2+ years experience working as a developer in a software development team.\nBenefits\nWhy Join Electrum?\nWe believe in a People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference\nYour Career & Culture\nCareer 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. \n Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.\n Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. 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