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South Africa: Software Development Manager

South Africa: Software Development Manager

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

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

Job Summary

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. Behavioral Business Insight – applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives Communicates Effectively – conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner Decision Quality – consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions Ensures Accountability – takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets Manages Complexity – interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems Optimizes Work Processes – assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes Plans and Aligns – develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives Tech Savvy – leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth Able to work independently with limited instruction and supervision Good inter-personal skills and customer-oriented approach. Able to self-correct and be flexible / adapt to change Ethical and honest Ability to cope with and handle variable workload which can be heavy at times Able to work independently with limited instruction and supervision Hard working, tenacious and committed to delivery Emotionally mature Able to work effectively in a team Calm, yet able to respond quickly and rationally to unexpected events (not impulsive) Other information applicable to the opportunity: Permanent Position Location: Cape Town or Johannesburg

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