Software Engineering Team Lead - Cloud

*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. The Opportunity --------------- As the Software Engineering Team Lead, you will report directly to the Head of Platforms Engineering. Your mission will be to lead and develop a team of cloud engineers in provisioning, maintaining, and securing Electrum’s mission critical cloud infrastructure while ensuring compliance with ISO standards. By bridging hands-on technical contribution with people leadership, you will drive on-time project execution, ensure operational resilience, promote cloud cost-awareness, and foster a collaborative team culture committed to high-quality cloud architecture. The Role -------- * *Team Leadership & Performance* : Lead, coach, and support the personal and professional growth of team members through regular 1-on-1s, goal setting, clear career pathways, and performance reviews. Set a strong sense of purpose, recognise talent gaps, and actively recruit to fill them. * *Technical Architecture & Hands-on Contribution* : Lead by example with active technical contributions. Drive design and implementation for cloud infrastructure, VPCs, and networking components using AWS services (EC2, RDS, ELB, S3), Linux, and Infrastructure-as-Code best practices. * *Delivery & Project Execution* : Utilise Agile/Scrum methodologies to manage capacity, maintain backlog health, and ensure high-quality software/infrastructure releases on time. * *Stakeholder Management:* Partner across departments to prioritise, scope, and execute releases, continuously collaborating to optimise cloud systems. * *Cloud Infrastructure, Security & ISO Compliance* : Oversee automation, setup, and maintenance of AWS environments. Implement robust security controls, encryption, access management, and vulnerability assessments alongside the security team in compliance with ISO standards. * *Cost Optimisation* : Collaborate with Finance to improve cloud cost visibility, forecasting, and drive cost-reduction initiatives across AWS resources. *Requirements* * *Education* : Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. * *Leadership Experience* : 2–3+ years of technical team leadership or management experience. * *Technical Experience* : 3–5 years of hands-on experience in software development and cloud operations/infrastructure management. * *Domain Knowledge* : Domain experience in Fintech or payment platforms is highly advantageous. * *Core Technical Skills* : * Deep proficiency in Linux system administration, AWS services (EC2, RDS, ELB, S3), networking, and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts (Architectural certifications beneficial). * Strong practical grasp of Agile/Scrum, cloud platform administration, and capacity optimization. * Solid understanding of cloud security controls, encryption, and vulnerability management. * *Core Soft Skills* : Excellent stakeholder management, cross-functional communication, clear goal setting, and a continuous improvement mindset. *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 maximise impact. * *Transparency* : We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning 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* * 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. * *Social Life* : Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners