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
