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Engineering Lead (.NET)

TFG (The Foschini Group)|Posted 2 months ago

Skills and experience

Role:Engineering lead
Experience in role:5+ years
Language proficiency:English
Must-have skills:
    C#
    Leadership

Location and salary

Remote policy:Hybrid
Location of job:Parow East, Parow, South Africa
Visa requirements:Authorised to work in South Africa With status of citizen/passport holder
Visa sponsorship:Unable to sponsor visa
Employment type:Permanent

Role description

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning
  1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs
  1. Drive the design, development, and optimization of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security
  1. Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget
  1. Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business
  1. Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving alignment and execution
  1. Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows and improve efficiency
  1. Monitor and analyse platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement to enhance the customer experience

Qualifications and Experience:

  1. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  1. Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects
  1. Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands-on experience in backend and frontend development
  1. Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools

Development Experience:

  1. Languages: C# , Javascript, SQL, Python, Go
  1. Frameworks: Angular, React, .NET, .NET Core
  1. ORM Tools: Entity Framework, Hibernate
  1. Relational Databases: Oracle, MSSql, MySQL
  1. Cloud Environments: Azure, AWS
  1. Messaging/Event: Kafka

Skills:

  1. Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation
  1. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects
  1. Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goal.

Behaviours:

  1. Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
  1. Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
  1. Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
  1. Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
  1. Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
  1. Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
  1. Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
  1. Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to, candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

About TFG (The Foschini Group)

1000+ employees

What we do

TFG Infotec is a dynamic, well-established Information and Communication Technology (ICT) organisation dedicated to the development and implementation of world-class IT systems and infrastructure for TFG (The Foschini Group). As TFG’s centralised IT division, Infotec provides innovative, strategic and cost-effective ICT solutions and professional services to TFG and its subsidiaries. Working for TFG means; working with highly talented professional individuals, who are passionate about collaboration, creativity and working towards successful customer service.

Why Work For Us

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset. TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it's a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands. We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

Our Culture

😃 We put our customers first. 🧐 We work smart and fast. 😇We do the right thing.

What is TFG doing to make the world a better place

We believe that every day presents a new opportunity to do good and give back to our communities. By supporting local entrepreneurs, donating funds and surplus merchandise to NGOs, working with grass-roots enterprises we look to maximise our impact. It’s about working together to create a better, brighter and more sustainable future for all.

Perks at TFG (The Foschini Group)

Saving for your future isn’t easy, but we help you put aside some of your money into a well-performing retirement fund with a choice on how much you want to save.
We give our employees peace of mind about their healthcare through a choice between two affordable, quality medical aid plans to cover you and your family.
We all know life happens, and when it does, we’ve got you covered, from life insurance, disability cover and funeral benefit.
We offer employees a great discount across some of SA’s biggest brands with flexible payment terms.
Our leave is generous and has you covered in the event of illness, study, sport, moving home, parenting, family distress and time to relax on holiday.
Our employees’ wellbeing is important to us. You have access to 24/7 wellness support at various locations, for those occasions when a little extra support is needed.
Training & Development. Joining TFG opens up a world of opportunities across our many brands and job families, and we encourage employees in broadening their knowledge.
Our exclusive TFG Connect SIM card for employees offers low call rates, additional bundles and free airtime. Perfect for staying connected.

Tech Stack

application and data

Javascript
Javascript
Python
Python
MySQL
MySQL
React
React
Go
Go
C#
C#
MS SQL
MS SQL
Kafka
Kafka
Oracle
Oracle
Angular
Angular
HIbernate
HIbernate
.NET Core
.NET Core
Entity Framework
Entity Framework

utilities

Tableau
Tableau
Power BI
Power BI

business tool

Microsoft Teams
Microsoft Teams

dev ops

Azure DevOps
Azure DevOps

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