Full Stack IT Development Manager

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments is seeking a seasoned Full Stack IT Development Manager to lead our development initiatives, focusing on .NET-based solutions and strong team leadership. The role combines hands-on coding with strategic direction to deliver high-quality software on time.

You will mentor engineers, coordinate releases, and align technical work with business goals while ensuring data integrity and robust architecture across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in full-stack development within the .NET framework.
• Prior experience in leadership or management roles within a development team.
• Proficient coding skills and a thorough grasp of software architecture principles.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capacity to inspire and lead a development team effectively.
• Project management or Agile certification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in development.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in leading teams and managerial roles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and maintenance of software solutions within the .NET framework.
• Actively engage in coding tasks and offer technical insights to the team.
• Direct and supervise a development team, nurturing a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Coordinate and prioritize development assignments, ensuring adherence to timelines and successful project completion.
• Assume responsibility for software releases, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to delineate requirements and establish release timelines.
• Comprehend business needs and collaborate with stakeholders to identify avenues for software solutions.
• Demonstrate a robust technical background in full-stack development, encompassing front-end and back-end technologies.
• Uphold systematic and clear documentation of technical specifications, codebases, and development methodologies.
• Communicate proficiently with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.

Skills

Full-stack development

Team leadership

Mentorship

Code reviews

Software architecture

Communication

Agile

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science/Information Technology

Job description

About the job Full Stack IT Development Manager

Position Overview:

We are seeking an adept and seasoned Full Stack IT Development Manager to spearhead our development initiatives. This role necessitates a candidate with robust technical prowess across full-stack development, especially within the .NET framework, coupled with the capability to lead and oversee a development team. The successful candidate will be pivotal in not only driving software development projects but also in orchestrating and supervising the team to accomplish project objectives efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

Full Stack Development:

• Lead the conceptualization, development, and maintenance of software solutions within the .NET framework.
• Actively engage in coding tasks and offer technical insights to the team.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and sustainable code solutions.

Team Leadership and Management:

• Direct and supervise a development team, nurturing a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Provide mentorship and direction to team members, fostering their professional growth and skill enhancement.
• Coordinate and prioritize development assignments, ensuring adherence to timelines and successful project completion.

Software Release Management:

• Assume responsibility for software releases, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to delineate requirements and establish release timelines.
• Ensure that software releases align with organizational objectives and adhere to quality benchmarks.

Business Analysis and Solution Implementation:

• Comprehend business needs and collaborate with stakeholders to identify avenues for software solutions.
• Assess, recommend, and implement off-the-shelf solutions to address business requisites.

Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrate a robust technical background in full-stack development, encompassing proficiency in both front-end and back-end technologies.
• Collaborate with the team to conduct code reviews, evaluate technical feasibility, and offer guidance on best practices.

Data Management:

• Acknowledge the significance of data within the organization and collaborate with data professionals to harness its potential effectively.
• Ensure the security, integrity, and regulatory compliance of organizational data assets.

Documentation and Communication:

• Uphold systematic and clear documentation of technical specifications, codebases, and development methodologies.
• Communicate proficiently with technical and non-technical stakeholders alike.
• Furnish regular updates on project progress and milestones.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in full-stack development within the .NET framework.
• Prior experience in leadership or management roles within a development team.
• Proficient coding skills and a thorough grasp of software architecture principles.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Capacity to inspire and lead a development team effectively.
• Project management or Agile certification would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in development.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in leading teams and managerial roles.