Team Lead (Remote)

1 PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The role of team lead (TL) is a hybrid role that focuses on leading a team and working hands-on with

projects and clients. A TL will work closely with senior stakeholders to understand business goals and

ensure that the development team and technologies used are aligned with these. Focus will be divided

among (1) leading and mentoring project teams and facilitating Agile process such as scrum meetings and

(2) communicating with Kartoza and client project managers.

2 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Planning for features or system design

• Coordinating the development team in the design, development, coding, reviewing, testing,

debugging, deploying and releasing of applications

• Supervising Agile processes for multiple projects

• Communication with client counterparts

• Communication with Kartoza project manager

• Maintenance of project information and status in supporting systems including kanban boards and

ERP system

3 EDUCATION AND SKILLS

• Organised with attention to detail

• Excellent analytical, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent administrative skills

• Advanced computer literacy

• Thorough understanding of project management principles and planning

• Thorough understanding of information technology procedures and practices, specifically Agile

methodologies

• Proficient with, or able to quickly become proficient with, a range of general and specialised

applications, software and hardware used in the organisation and the industry

• Ability to motivate groups of people to complete a project in a timely manner

• Advanced knowledge of SDLC (software design life cycle)

4 ABILITIES

• Critical thinker with strong problem-solving and research proficiencies.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.

• Solid organisational skills and detail-oriented.

• Creative mind with good written and verbal communication.

• Ability to comprehend and interpret competitor strategies and consumer behaviour.

• Excellent admin skills.

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and work in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective time management skills.

• Project management certification, qualification or professional registration

• Experience with project management software and tools

• Proven experience and a portfolio of successfully delivered projects

5 REQUIREMENTS

• To perform all duties with integrity, to the highest ethical standards, and in compliance with all

relevant legal, contractual, and other requirements.

• To keep up to date with the changes in applicable compliance obligations, controls, and measures

• relevant to the role. professional registration