Tech Lead
Red Badger|Posted 29 days ago
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Role description
We're seeking a Tech Lead to join our new digital product delivery function in Cape Town. You'll lead a team of engineers AND be the Tech Leader of Red Badger South Africa, as part of a cross-functional delivery team, working on high-quality digital products for our clients. Your role will involve coding, pairing with engineers, reviewing code, and making key technical decisions.
As a Tech Lead, you'll split your time between hands-on development and leadership responsibilities. You'll consult with clients' technical stakeholders, shape project direction, and advocate for agile and lean software development practices. We're looking for someone with experience in web technologies, databases, system architecture, and DevOps practices.
At Red Badger, we value diversity, continuous learning, and collaboration. We offer the opportunity to work on complex problems, lead and mentor others, and contribute to the growth of our company. Join our team of 120 professionals from 22 nationalities, and help us deliver innovative solutions for large organizations.
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About Red Badger
What we do
Red Badger is a London & Cape Town based digital product transformation consultancy founded in 2010. We specialize in combining product design with advanced technology solutions to deliver customer-centric experiences and measurable business impact for enterprise clients. We help big multinational companies figure out what digital products to build; and then we build them. We work with JP Morgan, Levis, Sky, Barclays and host of other well known global clients on complex and interesting products.
Why work for us
Joining Red Badger means being part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and excellence. We offer competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with blue-chip companies on complex digital transformations.
Our culture
We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity and encourages creativity. Our team is dedicated to continuous learning and embraces a culture of open communication, ensuring every voice is heard and valued.
Our engineering process
Our engineering practices emphasize agile methodologies and lean delivery, enabling us to adapt quickly to changing requirements. We prioritize cross-functional collaboration and utilize modern technologies, including Rust and serverless architecture, to drive innovation.
Our hiring process
Our hiring process is designed to identify top talent through a structured interview approach, including technical assessments and cultural fit evaluations. We value transparency and provide candidates with clear communication throughout each stage of the process.
Tech Stack
application and data







































dev ops















business tool





