Sandton: Software Development Manager posted by Praesignis

Our client is looking for a Software Development Manager to join their team! Purpose: To lead and manage a team of talented developers while actively contributing to software development. This role requires a balance between leadership responsibilities and technical expertise to ensure successful project delivery, resolution of challenges and alignment with business goals. The manager will foster a collaborative environment, contribute hands-on to the development of software solutions, and act as the bridge between team members and other business stakeholders. Responsibilities: Team Leadership and Management: Recruit and manage a high-performing software development team. Conduct regular performance reviews, set objectives, and support career development. Active Software Development: Play an integral role in hands-on software development, creating new features, fixing bugs, and maintaining existing applications. Develop and deliver complex software solutions using languages such as JavaScript, SQL, C#, and Node.js. Participate in peer code reviews and provide technical mentorship to team members. Project Oversight: Plan, execute, and oversee software development projects, ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Manage resource allocation and resolve conflicts to prioritise customer demands, bug fixes, and support issues. Act as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders to communicate progress, risks, and deliverables. Technical Oversight : Define and enforce coding standards, development methodologies, and architectural principles. Process Improvement: Develop and implement Agile/Scrum workflows to streamline software development. Identify bottlenecks in the development process and propose solutions to enhance productivity. Qualifications Required: Completed 3-year Computer Science degree. Certificate in Agile methodologies or project management. Experience: 6 years of software development, with 2 years in a leadership or management role. Proven track record of delivering complex software projects in dynamic environment. Exposure to data science, AI, or machine learning projects will be advantageous. Familiarity with ITIL practices and principles. Technical Skills: Strong technical background in software development using: JavaScript, SQL, HTML & CSS, JSON & XML, C#, Node.js, MySQL and PostgreSQL. Experience with front-end and back-end technologies, frameworks, and databases. Familiarity with cloud platforms and DevOPs tools such as Docker and Git. Knowledge of microservices architecture, API development, and single page application design.