Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and structure teams across Natural/Adabas, C#, Java, Flutter, and Delphi.
• Implement modern SDLC, CI/CD, and DevOps practices to enhance delivery quality.
• Drive the modernisation of legacy systems (Natural, Delphi, Sybase) toward PostgreSQL, .NET Core, Flutter, and Azure-native solutions.
• Partner with Product, Scrum, and BA teams to deliver against sprint goals.
• Track resource utilisation, risk, and progress, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Lead architecture reviews, enforce documentation, and maintain version control.
• Enforce secure coding and QA practices aligned with audit and ISO standards.

Job Experience and skill required 

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems or related
• 6+ years in software development with experience leading teams or development streams 
• Demonstrated success in modernising legacy systems and improving platform stability 
• Experience delivering under Agile Scrum, with Jira or Azure Boards.

Apply now!
 
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Software Development
Data Engineer
Data Analyst
Infrastructure
Architecture
… and more!

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information contact: 
Monica de Wet 
Senior Recruitment Consultant 
www.********.co.za

A leading organization is seeking a Head of Software Engineering to oversee all aspects of software development and QA across multiple platforms. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to lead technical delivery, modernise legacy systems, and implement Agile practices while mentoring cross-functional teams. You’ll work closely with business and product stakeholders to align technology delivery with strategic objectives.

What’s in it for you?
You’ll shape the future of technology delivery, uplift SDLC governance, and introduce modern tools and processes to ensure scalability, resilience, and compliance across platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coach development teams across multiple technologies (Natural Adabas, C#, Java, Flutter, Delphi)
• Manage and grow QA capability (manual and automated testing)
• Implement modern SDLC processes, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps alignment
• Drive modernisation of legacy systems and adoption of Azure-native services
• Partner with product managers and scrum masters to ensure Agile delivery
• Oversee architecture reviews, documentation, and version control standards
• Align development efforts with business strategies and compliance goals
• Ensure secure coding practices and audit readiness
• Report on team performance, risks, and roadmap progression

Job Experience and Skills Required
Education:

• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Experience:

• 6+ years in software development with leadership experience
• Proven success in modernising legacy systems and improving platform stability
• Experience delivering under Agile SCRUM with Jira or Azure Boards
• Strong QA integration background (manual and automation testing strategies)

Preferred Certifications:

• Cloud Architecture (Azure or AWS)
• TOGAF or secure SDLC certifications
• Knowledge of COBIT 2019, ISO 27001, or NIST frameworks

Technical Environment:

• Languages: Natural/Adabas, Delphi, C#, Java, Dart (Flutter)
• Databases: Sybase, MS SQL Server, PostgreSQL
• Tools: GitHub, SonarQube, Azure DevOps, ComponentOne, Telerik
• Hosting: On-prem, Citrix Cloud, Azure, AWS

Apply now!

For more exciting IT vacancies, visit: www.********.co.za

I also specialise in recruiting for:

• Software Developers (Back-End / Front-End / Full Stack)
• Mobile Developers
• Business & Systems Analysts
• BI & SQL Experts
• UI / UX Professionals
• Data Scientists / Data Analysts
• Big Data Professionals
• Cloud Experts
• Infrastructure Specialists
• DevOps / SecOps Experts
• Cyber Security Specialists
• SEO / Digital Designers

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for other suitable roles.

For more information, contact:
Frankie Deppe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
Connect with me on LinkedIn! www.********.co.za