# Software Developer - Team Lead

> Electrum Software · Cape Town, South Africa · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-01

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Engineering

## Description

**Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company.**

Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily.

At Electrum, we are **grounded in impact** – designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in **creating together** – working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise **making it safe** – encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back **empowered strong teams** – hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

**When you join the Electrum team, you’ll get to:**

-   **Be part of the entire journey** — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch.
-   Grow your skills through **world-class training and hands-on learning** every day.
-   Receive **mentorship and guidance from industry leaders** who are invested in your success.
-   Work in a **dynamic, innovative workplace** where collaboration and creativity thrive.
-   **Tackle real-world customer challenges** and see the impact of your work firsthand.
-   Explore **plenty of opportunities to grow your career** and expand your expertise.
-   Gain **valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment**, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects.  
    

### Job Summary

-   Leading a team of software engineers and business analysts.
-   Driving the success of our projects.
-   Ensuring high-quality deliverables.
-   Fostering a collaborative and productive team culture.

The Team Lead role is a dual technical software development role combined with management leadership.

Electrum is a Java house, which means that you'll be contributing towards our projects in Java -- you don't necessarily need to have had experience in Java but you will be required to learn it as part of the role.

Electrum is a highly collaborative environment and our software has a big impact: as a result, even though Electrum doesn't have a remote working policy, our teams have adopted an "Office first" approach to working.  

**Technical Expertise**

-   Software development – Leads by example by contributing towards the development of software projects.
-   Solution architecture – Designs and review architectural solutions.

**  
Software Delivery**

-   Project management – Working with the Project office, Product teams and Professional Services teams to ensure that projects are defined, prioritised and executed.
-   Use software development methodologies to ensure projects are delivered on time and with high quality.

  
**Team Leadership**

-   Team management – Sets clear goals and objectives for team members and monitors their progress.
-   Growing team members – Cultivates and supports the professional and personal growth of every team member, empowering them to advance in their careers.
-   Team commitment and purpose – Creates a shared sense of purpose among the team, cultivating a deep commitment to their work.
-   Organisational savvy – Understands the vision and strategy of Electrum and plays an influential role in ensuring Electrum's goals are achieved.
-   Recruiting – Recognising talent gaps in their teams and actively recruiting to fill them.  
    

**Performance Management**

-   One-on-ones – Conduct regular one-on-ones with team members and manage their performance and career development.
-   Performance Reviews – Conduct performance evaluations of team members.

## Requirements

-   Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
-   2+ years experience leading a software development team.
-   2+ years experience working as a developer in a software development team.

## Benefits

**Why Join Electrum?**

-   We believe in a **People First** approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference  
    

**Your Career & Culture**

-   Career Growth: Delivering world-class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands-on experience with products used by millions, **accelerating your career.**
-   **Strong Teams**: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize **impact**.
-   **Transparency**: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as l**earning opportunities** that we actively discuss.
-   **Autonomy**: We **trust you**. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time—knowing when to focus and when to recharge.
-   **Shared Vision**: You'll have the power to **shape the vision** of how we build the future of financial services.

**Practical Perks**

1.  Here's how we support our culture:

-   **Flexible Work:** Office-first environment with **flexible hours**.
-   **Generous Leave:** Starting at **20 days per year.**
-   **Office Perks** (Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen and **daily catered lunch**.

3.  **Social Life:** Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners

## Apply

[Apply at Electrum Software](https://apply.workable.com/electrum/j/2A18559BCB/apply)

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