What you will be doing Lead multiple technical teams in delivering the full product lifecycle, from features to support and maintenance, while driving continuous improvements in efficiency, optimization, innovation, and team development. Minimum Experience Bachelor’s degree in commerce or information technology – Computer Science Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App) People management and development practices and principles Stakeholder management Budgeting and accounting principles Business analysis and design Project Management principles and methodologies At least 5 years experience in software development management Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Experience of: Managing a budget Crafting roadmaps Leading and working in an agile development environment Using technical skills to support and guide a technical team To establish priorities and successfully manage deliverables Utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders Using leadership to influence in other areas. Knowledge Minimum: Functional knowledge particular to the product (e.g. Credit or App) People management and development practices and principles Stakeholder management Budgeting and accounting principles Business analysis and design Project Management principles and methodologies Ideal: Banking industry Central Collections environment Bank Systems Environment Bank Business Model Agile development principles Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Conditions of Employment Clear criminal and credit record Should you not receive a response from us within one week of your application, your application has unfortunately not been successful.

Our fintech client has a requirement for a Software Development Manager, based in Johannesburg or Cape Town. KEY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of 10 years Software Development At least 5 years managing Development teams Software Development in either Banking/FinTech highly advantageous Experience with Cloud Computing Projects (Preferably AWS) Experience with Agile/Waterfall Project Management Methodologies KEY QUALIFICATIONS: Sc. Computer Science Degree or equivalent ITIL Certification advantageous BI/Development/Testing Certifications SCOPE OF WORK: Enforcing SDLC methods, ensuring completion of Testing cycles Implement Governance principles for executing projects Manage budgets and resources across projects Manage several JAVA Development teams on AWS Stakeholder resolution of project delivery issues