Software Development Manager

Vanguard Matrix; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 2,400,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing software company in Karachi is seeking a hands-on Software Development Manager to lead a team of developers. You will be responsible for managing various projects, planning cloud-based systems architecture, and implementing infrastructure solutions. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of LAMP stack experience, a background in managing teams, and a strong focus on technology integration. This role offers excellent growth opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years full LAMP stack web development experience.
• 4+ years as a Technical Team Lead/Software Development Manager.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management.
• Experience with SaaS & API-driven applications.
• Experience with NoSQL databases: MongoDB/CouchDB/Couchbase.
• Frontend frameworks: AngularJS/Backbone/Ember.
• Experience with build/workflow tools and QA processes.
• Experience with AWS EC2, S3, and RDS; Linux cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and infrastructure projects.
• Manage team of developers across various technologies.
• Track and report progress on projects.
• Lead mobile apps projects (Android/iOS) when needed.
• Implement and support 3rd party tools and infrastructure.
• Document code, APIs and Vanguard applications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

LAMP stack web development

OO PHP

MySQL/PostgreSQL

SAAS & API integration

NoSQL DB Solutions

Agile methodologies

Excellent English communication

Education

BS or MA in CS, CE, MIS

Tools

Jira

Git

Amazon EC2

Linux cloud infrastructure

AngularJS

Backbone

Ember

Jira

Git

Bootstrap

PHPUnit

Amazon EC2

S3

RDS

Linux cloud infrastructure

Job description

Company Description

Vanguard Matrix Inc., is a Canadian software company with a regional office in Karachi, Pakistan that provides custom software development, ready-made products, consultancy and outsourcing services.

Job Description

Vanguard Matrix is a technology-based software company having head office in Canada. We are currently seeking a forward thinking hands-on Software Development Manager to join our growing team.

As a Software Development Manager you will be responsible of managing team of developers on different project and technologies including full stack development and continued maintenance of our web-based applications and the infrastructure that supports them. You will be planning and designing the architecture of our cloud-based systems that can scale into the future.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a recently funded start-up at the ground level with room for advancement and the ability to make your mark on our technical framework.

Responsibilities

• Leading and/or executing development and infrastructure projects both large and small
• Analysis and selection of existing and emerging technologies for integration into our architecture, creating project specifications and reliable estimates, working closely with company stakeholders
• Tracking and reporting progress on projects, task management and team development
• Experience in Leading Mobile Apps Development Projects independently (Android / IOS)
• Implementing and supporting 3rd party tools and infrastructure used across the company
• Creating and maintaining documentation in code and for Vanguard & Clients applications and APIs
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor; maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

Qualifications

• 8+ years full LAMP stack web development experience with a specific focus in OO PHP 5.3+, PHP Frameworks (Laravel especially), MySQL/PostgreSQL
• 4+ years of experience working as a Technical Team Lead/Software Development Manager
• Experience developing and integrating with SAAS & API driven applications
• Experience with MongoDB, CouchDB, Couchbase or other NoSQL DB Solutions
• Experience with AngularJS, Backbone, Ember or other Javascript-based front-end frameworks
• Experience setting up and managing development workflows and builds through multiple environments
• Experience with QA, Unit Testing (PHPUnit or otherwise), etc.
• Experience with Amazon EC2, S3, and RDS
• Experience implementing and maintaining Linux cloud-based infrastructure
• Experience with Agile methodologies and project management software (Jira or otherwise)
• Obligatory HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, Git, Bootstrap and basic UI/UX/Design work
• 3+ years of Magento development experience covering: Custom Extension Development, Custom Theme Development
• Magento Upgrade and Data Import Experience
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Specific experience developing web-based marketplaces
• Specific experience developing and/or integrating ecommerce solutions
• Experience integrating and working with 3rd party BI & Data Analytics solutions
• Experience managing small teams of developers
• BS or MA in CS, CE, MIS preferable
• Prior Experience working in Start Up Environment helpful
• Active history in Github/StackOverflow a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.