Lead Developer (Full stack/software lead)
LakiPay Financial Technologies S.C Addis Ababa · ETHIOPIA Posted 1d ago
About this role
We’re seeking an experienced Lead Developer to guide a team, own technical decisions, and deliver high-quality software. You’ll help shape architecture, mentor developers, and ensure features are delivered reliably and securely.
Key Responsibilities
Lead technical delivery**
Own end-to-end development for key features and modules
Review code, ensure code quality, and set engineering best practices
Resolve complex technical issues and improve system reliability
Architect and design**
Design scalable solutions and system architecture
Define APIs, data models, and integration approaches
Ensure maintainability through clean architecture and standards
Team leadership**
Mentor and guide engineers through reviews and coaching
Support planning, estimation, and delivery timelines
Facilitate collaboration across frontend, backend, QA, and product
Engineering excellence**
Improve CI/CD, testing strategy, and development workflows
Drive performance, security, and observability practices
Manage technical documentation and technical roadmaps
Requirements
Proven experience as a Lead / Senior Developer**
Strong background in software development (backend/frontend/full stack—based on your need)
Experience designing and shipping production systems
Strong programming skills**
Expertise in one or more of: Java, JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, C#, Go, PHP, etc. (edit to match your stack)
Architecture & design skills**
Solid understanding of system design, data modeling, and APIs
Experience with microservices or modular monoliths (as applicable)
DevOps / delivery knowledge**
Familiarity with CI/CD, testing, and release processes
Understanding of containers and infrastructure basics (Docker/Kubernetes—optional)
Quality & collaboration**
Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management
Ability to mentor and drive engineering standards
Nice to Have
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure)
Knowledge of security best practices, OWASP, and authentication/authorization
Experience with monitoring/observability (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Sentry)
Familiarity with messaging/queues (Kafka/RabbitMQ/SQS)
Experience with performance optimization and scaling
What We Offer
Competitive salary and growth opportunities
Opportunity to lead and influence technology decisions
Collaborative, innovation-driven culture
Skills & tags
- Native API
- Git
- Native SQL
- Mvvmcross
- Problem Solving
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