Software Development Manager

O'Connor's Singapore Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic leader to guide their software development team. This role involves overseeing the entire software project lifecycle, ensuring timely delivery, and maintaining high-quality standards. With a focus on innovation, the successful candidate will research new technologies and implement strategies to enhance development capabilities. If you have a strong background in software engineering and a passion for leading teams to success, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in software development.
• Proven expertise in systems thinking and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire software project lifecycle and manage all team members.
• Ensure projects meet quality standards and business objectives.

Skills

Software Development Life Cycle

Leadership Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Systems

Degree in Software Engineering

Degree in Quantitative or Mathematical Sciences

Job description

Role Profile

The purpose of the role is to lead the team in the design, development, implementation, optimisation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of software applications. Develop short- and long-term strategies for creating scalable software programs/products, either based on market research/management direction for sales to market or opportunities generated by the sales team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the entire software project lifecycle and manage all team members.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet quality standards and business objectives.
• Design and implement goals for the software development team, including cybersecurity requirements and upgrade paths.
• Ensure comprehensive documentation from requirements, design, interfaces, integration, to test plans.
• Research new technologies to enhance the organisation’s development capabilities.
• Define procedures to support software applications in production environments.
• Interface with internal and external customers to understand requirements, set priorities, and communicate progress.
• Coach the team in troubleshooting and bug fixing.
• Ensure all activities comply with the company’s safety procedures.

Competence (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

• Prior experience in software development and design, including the Software Development Life Cycle.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with software development methodologies.
• Strong business acumen.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Responsibility for outcomes.

Requirements:

• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Ability to find creative solutions to complex problems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate with and lead teams.
• Proven expertise in systems thinking and project management.

Education & Experience:

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Quantitative or Mathematical Sciences, with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
• Candidates without the required experience but with strong domain knowledge may also be considered.

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