Software Development Team Manager (CH1115)

Capital H Staffing; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in Stellenbosch is seeking a Development Team Manager to lead a dynamic team of software developers. This role emphasizes team performance, process optimization, and high-quality software delivery in an Agile environment. You will be responsible for managing recruitment, overseeing resource allocation, and driving continuous improvement while ensuring effective collaboration with project managers and stakeholders. If you are passionate about leading teams and fostering a culture of excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing technical teams in software development.
• Strong technical background to support estimation and recruitment.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing a team of developers, including performance reviews.
• Overseeing resource allocation and ensuring effective communication.

Skills

Agile

Leading Teams

Management

Performance Management

Process Optimization

Quality Assurance

Recruiting

Education

Tertiary qualifications in software development

Computer Science

Engineering

Tools

Java

Spring Boot Framework

Job description

Our client, a Stellenbosch-based leading payment aggregator and provider of secure payment solutions, is looking for a Development Team Manager to lead a team of software developers in an Agile environment. The role focuses on team performance, process optimisation, recruitment of new developers, and ensuring high-quality software delivery.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Leading and managing a team of developers, including performance reviews and career development.
2. Overseeing resource allocation, workload balancing, and onboarding/offboarding.
3. Managing developer recruitment in collaboration with Senior Developers and HR.
4. Ensuring effective communication with project managers and stakeholders.
5. Providing technical expertise to support and uphold work estimation and delivery commitments.
6. Supervising code reviews, testing, and Agile processes.
7. Serving as an escalation point for team challenges.
8. Driving continuous improvement and Agile best practices.
9. All other tasks related to the position.

Requirements and Qualifications

1. Tertiary qualifications in software development, computer science, or engineering.
2. Proven experience managing technical teams in software development.
3. Strong technical background to support estimation, decisions, and recruitment.
4. Familiarity with Agile methodologies.
5. Excellent leadership and collaboration skills.
6. Experience in performance management or recruitment is an advantage.

Advantageous:

1. Experience with Java and Spring Boot Framework (or other modern technology stacks and trends).
2. Experience with transaction processing systems in banking and retail environments.

General:

1. While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted within 15 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
2. In keeping with our client’s employment equity requirements, only South African citizens will be considered.
3. Please include your current salary and salary expectations.

Desired Skills:

• Agile
• Leading Teams
• Management
• Performance Management
• Process Optimization
• Quality Assurance
• Recruiting