Overview
Lead Developer, Web Developer, Systems Engineer Jobs in Cape Town, South Africa at TransPerfect
Position: Lead Developer |
We are looking for a Lead Developer to provide technical leadership across a multi-site, global web platform. This role owns architecture, technical standards, and development best practices, while working closely with distributed teams and senior stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership:
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Define and own web architecture and technical standards
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Guide development across legacy CMS platforms and modern frameworks
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Review code and mentor senior, mid-level, and junior developers
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Make decisions on tooling, frameworks, and best practices
Collaboration & Delivery:
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Partner with Dev Ops on CI/CD, environments, and reliability
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Support planning, estimation, and technical risk assessment
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Act as escalation point for complex technical issues
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Ensure consistency and quality across all web properties
Qualifications:
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8+ years of professional web development experience
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Strong experience with React and/or Vue.js
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Solid background with Drupal and Word Press
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Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers
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Strong communication, decision-making, and ownership mindset
Nice to have:
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Experience designing shared platforms or design systems
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Exposure to Dev Ops practices and cloud infrastructure
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Experience working in enterprise or multi-brand environments
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Title: Lead Developer, Web Developer, Systems Engineer
Company: TransPerfect
Location: Cape Town, South Africa
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