Software Development Team Lead

Company Overview Cartrack, a subsidiary of Karooooo Ltd. (listed on NASDAQ as KARO), is a global leader in mobility solutions, specializing in real-time data analytics, fleet management, and vehicle tracking. With over 2.3 million active subscribers across more than 23 countries, Cartracks mission is to drive efficiency and connectivity for vehicle fleets worldwide, making transportation smarter and more sustainable.As a pioneer in the telematics industry, Cartrack provides a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform that delivers critical insights to businesses, enabling them to optimize their operations, reduce costs, and enhance safety. The platform is trusted by small to large enterprises across various industries, including logistics, insurance, and automotive, for its reliability, scalability, and robust performance.At Cartrack, we are not just offering a job; we are offering the opportunity to be part of a mission-driven company that is transforming the way fleets operate globally. Our commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and sustainability is reflected in our continuous growth and strong financial performance, as we expand our footprint in key regions like Southeast Asia, Europe, and Africa.Join us at Cartrack and be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of connected mobility, ensuring that fleets around the world are more efficient, safe, and connected.Profile We are looking for an experienced software development team lead who has had extensive experience as a full stack software developer and has managed small to medium sized teams while delivering software solutions. The individual should have a proven track record of being a strong individual contributor while being able to mentor and guide other members of the team. The candidate should also have demonstrated the ability to ensure that the team consistently meets timelines that were promised. They should excel in dynamic and demanding environments, adeptly managing various priorities, and balancing them with efficiency and focus. The ideal candidate will be outspoken, a strong communicator, and decisive, with the ability to articulate their ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Role This role requires an individual who is technically sound in both front-end and back-end technologies, can be relied upon by the team for advice and guidance, manage a team to be its efficient and effective best, while also contributing as a senior developer. You will have to collaborate with a wide range of stake holders including the product team, the design team, the quality assurance team and the higher management. The role will give you the ability to see the material impact of your work on thousands of clients around the world. If you are someone that thrives working in a fast-paced environment, this is for youMust have Bachelor degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience• Team management: Experience in mentoring and managing a team of 2 to 10 developers. 2+ years• PHP: Strong expertise in core PHP, capable of building robust and scalable applications. 5+ years of hands-on• SQL: Proficient in writing and optimizing SQL queries. Capable of designing databases.• Git: Expertise in using Git for version control. Understand branching, merging and collaborative workflows. Nice to have Typescript with ReactJS: Hands on experience of building front-end applications with React & typescript. Postgresql: Experience in optimizing queries and designing database for Postgresql Containerization: Experience in managing applications that are run using a containerization technology like Docker and orchestration technologies like Kubernetes• Linux: Proficiency in Linux environment, including scripting and system management• Continuous Integration: Familiar with CI/CD pipelines and associated tools like GitLab CI