Devops Technical Lead

Betsoftware; Durban; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading betting software provider in South Africa is looking for a DevOps Technical Lead to manage the product lifecycle from inception to deployment. The role requires strong leadership and communication skills, as well as a background in software development. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and be passionate about enhancing team collaboration and technical excellence. The position offers an exciting opportunity in a dynamic and diverse work environment focused on innovation and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in software development is advantageous.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in previous roles.
• Good understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Responsibilities

• Manage the product lifecycle from inception to deployment.
• Ensure technical excellence and reduce technical debt.
• Facilitate collaboration across teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Software development

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or Software Engineering

Job description

Job Description

DevOps Technical Lead at BETSoftware.

Responsibilities

Responsible for each phase of the product or project life cycle, including inception, requirement, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, infrastructure, capacity, performance, support, monitoring, and decommissioning as required.

Managing issues with appropriate urgency, including resolution and communication with stakeholders in conjunction with the support / post deployment process.

Maintains technical understanding and in-depth product as well as general group product and system knowledge.

Manage the DevOps capabilities products lifecycle : strategy, roadmap, and backlog.

Ensure technical excellence and reduce technical debt of the products you own.

Continual review of DevOps technology trends and research new tools and practices.

Strategic Mindset

Aligns objectives and activities to the broader strategic needs of the team and organization.

Customer orientation – Responsible for creating a customer-oriented attitude within the team while identifying and understanding the needs of all customers and managing their expectations.

Facilitates an understanding of competitor analysis and market research to identify areas of opportunity and risk.

Aligns with other teams as required to achieve objectives.

Consistent, clear, and regular communication with key internal and external stakeholders.

Integrates the team and department processes and procedures effectively with company-wide processes and procedures.

Behavioural Outputs

Adaptably Resilient

Adapts to change and is open to innovative ideas and willing to take on new responsibilities.

Able to manage pressure and can effectively adjust plans to meet changing needs / demands.

Changes his / her interpersonal style and approach based on the circumstances.

Adapts behaviour to maintain cooperative relationships with others.

Accepts changes to task, plans and procedures in alignment with the strategic direction of the organization and appropriately adjusts behaviour and activities to changing conditions.

Maintains a positive attitude in the face of change.

Decision Making Quality

Makes confident, timely, fact-based decisions drawing on a broad range of resources through collaboration with others.

Ensures others understand the decision before moving forward.

Considers short- and long-term implications of the decision.

Able to logically defend and explain judgments and decisions.

Takes steps to accurately define the problem before seeking a solution.

Bases decisions and evaluations on a careful and systematic review of relevant facts and information.

Resourceful and Improving

Generates innovative ideas and challenges the status quo, takes risk, supports change, and encourages innovation.

Searches for opportunity to create new ideas and innovate or improve efficiencies wherever possible.

Solve problems through questioning the status quo.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or similar field advantageous.

Previous software development skills advantageous.

Demonstrated leadership skills.

Detailed knowledge of the SDLC and management of software projects.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Living The Spirit

Facilitate collaboration between cross-functional teams and other stakeholders such as testers, developers, and project managers.

Assist the DevOps team with improving their technical skills and their ability to work effectively as a team by sharing insights and knowledge via workshops or training to promote ongoing upskilling.

Flexibility to the constantly evolving technical landscape with enthusiasm and ability to pivot and adapt to new technologies and challenges is essential.

Encourage diversity within the team and embrace different perspectives which can lead to more creative and effective solutions.

Providing clear direction to the team by aligning the team to the objectives of the project and company.

Emphasizes the importance of teamwork through your actions and behaviours by leading as an example.

Ensuring that the deployments are error-free as possible by prioritizing the quality of work and promoting a culture of quality assurance within the DevOps process.

About Us

BET Software is one of the most diverse betting software providers in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a rapidly growing international footprint.

Our multi-skilled team is responsible for providing advanced software solutions while supporting incredibly high transactional volumes in a fast-paced industry, making BET Software a lively and engaging place to be.

Our progressive use of technology enables our talented team to work with the tech stack of their choice and we encourage an environment and culture that supports collaboration, learning, and growth.

We believe that our strength lies in our diversity and that teamwork makes the dream work, a place where you can flourish among like-minded individuals.

We are a dynamic group of people that stem from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and locations.

While our head office is based in Umhlanga, South Africa we recruit talent throughout South Africa and internationally.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting