Offer summary

Qualifications:

6+ years of development experience, especially with API-based projects., Strong knowledge of NodeJS and experience with multiple tech stacks., Working understanding of React for web interfaces., Leadership experience of at least 2 years, with mentoring skills..

Key responsibilities:

Lead backend and web development projects focusing on API design.

Collaborate with engineering leadership and cross-functional teams.

Conduct code reviews and support team members' technical growth.

Contribute to product roadmap and engineering process improvements.

Job description

Lead Developer

Help shape the future of travel tech with a scaling B2B SaaS leader

Remote (South Africa-based preferred) | Salary: Market-related, negotiable

About Our Client

Our client is a fast-growing B2B SaaS company revolutionizing the travel industry through cutting-edge software and an elegant mobile app. Trusted by over 500 travel businesses worldwide, they deliver seamless, digital-first experiences to travelers everywhere. With a strong focus on innovation, maintainability, and technical excellence, the company offers a dynamic and collaborative environment where professional development and long-term impact go hand-in-hand.

The Role: Lead Developer

This is an opportunity to step into a strategic role where you'll drive technical progress, lead a globally distributed development team, and help shape the direction of a product that's transforming the travel space. You'll contribute both as a hands-on developer and a mentor, ensuring technical standards, managing processes, and working closely with engineering leadership to build scalable, innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Lead backend and web-based development projects with a strong focus on API design and quality
Collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering, CTO, QA, and mobile development teams
Drive and enforce coding best practices, development patterns, and project standards
Conduct code reviews and support the technical growth of other developers
Contribute to the product roadmap and strategic planning alongside leadership
Help shape and implement engineering processes and project management structures
Stay abreast of the latest industry trends to keep the product modern and efficient

About You

6+ years of development experience with significant exposure to API-based projects
Strong knowledge of NodeJS; solid background across multiple stacks
Working understanding of React for web-based front-end interfaces
Experience with: GIT, Linux, JIRA, MySQL, MongoDB Atlas, PM2, Debian
Proficiency with AWS (or other major cloud platforms like GCP)
Experience with schema-based validation (e.g., OpenAPI preferred)
Prior exposure to mobile apps and high-scale internet systems is a plus
At least 2 years of experience in a leadership or team lead role
Collaborative, proactive, and excited about mentoring and scaling teams
Based within GMT+/-4 time zones for team alignment

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