Technical lead jobs are available in the following contract types:

• technical lead jobs – permanent: in a permanent position, you work as the technical lead until retirement or resignation. You are assured of job security.
• technical lead jobs – contract: in a contract position, you work for the same company for a fixed period, as specified in your employment agreement. It is a good way to determine if the role or organisation is right for you.
• technical lead jobs – temporary: in a temporary position, you are not tied to the same employer indefinitely. You will have a great opportunity to improve your technical skills.
• technical lead jobs – full-time: in a full-time position, you work the typical business hours. You maintain regular working hours and benefit from a reliable income.
• technical lead jobs – part-time: in a part-time position, you work a few hours weekly. This gives you the flexibility to handle other commitments.

Technical lead jobs involve supervising development teams. You assign tasks to the technical staff and evaluate the team’s progress until project completion. Other duties include checking and updating software applications and supervising system modifications in companies. With your leadership skills, you motivate and inspire workers to actualise projects.

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If you are interested in becoming a technical lead, a university degree or an apprenticeship is a great place to begin. For information on the qualifications and relevant education needed for the role, see the 'education and qualifications' section of our technical lead job profile.

To work as a technical lead, you require in-depth technical knowledge to guide development teams. Pursue an undergraduate degree in software engineering, software development or computer science. You may also require additional certifications, such as CompTIA Project+ or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM). Gain relevant experience through entry-level software engineer or computer scientist roles.

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