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South Africa: Software Development Manager

South Africa: Software Development Manager

Posted on 2025-05-14 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category IT / Computing / Software
Location ZA  / South Africa

Job Summary

ENVIRONMENT: Our client, a leading player in the fresh produce industry offering IT, analytics, and software support services, is seeking a Software Development Manager to oversee and lead the software development function across all systems. This role requires a blend of strategic leadership and operational excellence, with a strong focus on aligning development efforts with company-wide standards. The successful candidate will drive high-quality software delivery, foster team development, and contribute to enhanced client experiences through robust and scalable solutions. DUTIES: Lead and manage the software development team to achieve strategic and operational business goals. Ensure consistency and stability across all systems using standardised development protocols. Improve user experience, reduce support needs, and enhance system performance. Foster team productivity year-on-year, skills development, and alignment with company values. Creating a unified approach to development across the business. Ensure integration with all the companys software systems Design, development and internal testing of existing and new products according to the companys prescribed standards Take responsibility for team performance as measured against KPIs and development targets. Facilitate regular one-on-ones, performance reviews, and team goal setting. Mentor and guide less experienced team members Contribute to the overall product and technology strategy in alignment with the companys business goals. Manage key vendor relationships, ensuring service quality and alignment with internal tech standards. REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to handle evolving business needs and technical challenges. Proficiency in software architecture and design patterns. Ability to work calmly and methodically when under pressure Must be a keen knowledge seeker who shares acquired knowledge across teams Understanding of system stability, security best practices, and performance optimization. Strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to engage and align cross-functional teams. Experience: Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Computer Science 5 years in a senior software development or technical leadership role Proven experience leading or managing development teams. At least 3 – 5 years of relevant experience as a full stack software developer using technologies such as .Net Core / ASP.Net MVC / C# / SQL / RESTful Web API / React / C++ ATTRIBUTES: Excellent communication and teamwork skills Great attention to detail Capable of problem-solving independently Delivering on requirements on-time and to specification with a high level of quality

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South Africa: Software Development Manager

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Posted on 2025-05-09 00:00:00

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We are looking for a Software Development Manager to lead and mentor a team of software engineers and software testers, drive technical excellence, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products. What you’ll do: Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs Drive the design, development, and optimization of our platforms, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security Provide technical guidance and support to ensure the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, evaluating their potential impact and relevance to our business Partner with Product managers and stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions, driving alignment and execution Implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows, improve efficiency, increase quality and security in the code. Monitor and analyse platform performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization and improvement to enhance the customer experience Represent the team in interactions with senior leadership and key stakeholders Balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals Provide guidance on process design and resolve complex technical design issues. Create technical and process documentation for reference and reporting. Work with team members to conduct root cause analysis of issues, review new and existing code and/or perform unit testing. Your expertise: Have a minimum of 10 years’ experience in software development Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a management role Proven experience in software development and technical leadership roles, with a track record of successfully delivering complex projects Deep understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices, with hands-on experience in backend and frontend development Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern development frameworks/tools Development Experience: Languages: Required: C#, SQL Beneficial: TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python Frameworks: Required: Angular, .NET, Azure Functions Beneficial: .NET Core, WebAPI ORM Tools: Entity Framework Relational Databases: Required: PostgreSQL and/or Microsoft SQL Server Beneficial: Cosmos DB, Azure Storage Accounts Cloud Environments: Azure Experience in communicating with users, other technical teams, and senior leadership to collect requirements, describe software product features, technical designs, and product strategy Experience in recruiting, hiring, mentoring/coaching and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve their skills, and make them more effective, product software engineers Desirable: Experience as a full-stack developer with strong knowledge of software engineering concepts preferred. Experience with Web architecting. Experience developing and consuming APIs. Experience using project management tools such as Azure DevOps. Experience of 3 years of delivering in an agile delivery environment as part of software delivery. Experience in DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines Skills and knowledge: Strong problem-solving skills and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and effectively prioritize and manage multiple projects Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve their goals Strong presentations skills / Power Point presentations. Project Management skills Ability to clearly communicate to both technical and business stakeholders. Fluent communication skills in English Cognitive: Analytical and methodical – logical thinker Able to work with high attention to detail Delivery-oriented self-starter Problem solver and innovative in a structured manner Structured worker and effective administrator Strong organizational and general management abilities Qualifications required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field. 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