Engineering Lead II - 12 months contract

As an Engineering Lead II, you will champion end\-to\-end technical governance, systems analysis, and solution architecture across core digital assets, portals, and cloud services. You will bridge high\-level architectural strategy with low\-level design execution, collaborating directly with software designers, stakeholders, and delivery teams to build future\-proof, robust systems. **The Tech Stack Deep\-Dive** **Must\-Haves:** * **Architecture \& Systems Design:** 8\+ years designing holistic, scalable enterprise software solutions, decomposing complex architectures, and managing non\-functional requirements (security, reliability, scale). * **Cloud \& DevOps Tooling:** Hands\-on exposure to CI/CD pipelines, modern tooling, and automated deployment practices in enterprise cloud environments. * **Environments \& Infrastructure:** Multi\-operating system environments, web application architectures, production web portals, and relational/modern data models. * **Education:** Diploma or Degree (BSc Computer Science / BCom Information Systems or equivalent NQF Level 6\+). **Nice\-to\-Haves:** * **Certifications:** TOGAF, ITIL, or related enterprise architecture/service delivery frameworks. * **Engineering Leadership:** Demonstrated experience leading an engineering chapter, driving code/design reviews, and standardizing development best practices. **Key Responsibilities** * **Architect \& Future\-Proof:** Formulate, decompose, and govern robust, end\-to\-end technical solutions across multi\-technology landscapes through architectural governance forums. * **Design Execution:** Translate high\-level architectural blueprints into detailed lower\-level software designs, guiding technical trade\-offs between delivery speed, performance, and operational risk. * **Elevate Engineering Standards:** Contribute directly to the Engineering Lead Chapter, actively coaching and mentoring developers to upskill technical capabilities across cross\-functional squads. * **Drive Delivery \& Troubleshooting:** Partner with product managers and lead troubleshooting efforts on complex system\-level delivery blockers to maintain continuous production stability. **Why Join Us?** * **High Technical Ownership:** Steer architectural direction across critical enterprise initiatives with the freedom to challenge legacy constraints and innovate. * **Culture of Continuous Learning:** Benefit from structured chapter\-based mentorship, dedicated growth paths, and sponsorship for continuous technical development. **Impact at Scale:** Design mission\-critical systems that handle massive data throughput and directly impact millions of users across modern digital touchpoints