Head Of Development

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Head of Development to lead their software development team in Johannesburg, South Africa. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 10 years of leadership in software development. Responsibilities include overseeing the development team, defining technical vision, and improving development methodologies. Competitive salary offered based on experience, and candidates are encouraged to apply via email.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in software development leadership.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles.
• Experience implementing software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum).
• In-depth knowledge of software architecture principles.
• Experience with a variety of programming languages and technologies (e.g., Java, Python, C++, cloud platforms).
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the development team.
• Define the technical vision for the company's products.
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle.
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, and deployment.
• Manage the development budget and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends in software development.
• Identify and implement new technologies that can improve their products and development processes.
• Mentor and coach developers to help them grow their skills and careers.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as product management, sales, and marketing, to ensure that their products meet the needs of their customers.

Skills

Leadership and direction

Technical vision definition

Software development methodologies

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Java

Python

C++

Cloud platforms

Job description

Hire Resolve's client is searching for a talented and experienced Head of Development to lead their growing development team. As Head of Development, you will be responsible for the entire development lifecycle of their products, from ideation and concept to development, testing, and deployment. You will be a key member of the leadership team and will play a critical role in shaping the future of their technology products.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the development team, including software engineers, QA testers, and DevOps engineers.
• Define the technical vision for the company's products and ensure that their technology stack is aligned with their business goals.
• Develop and implement a software development methodology that is efficient, scalable, and promotes high-quality code.
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle, from requirements gathering and design to development, testing, and deployment.
• Manage the development budget and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest technologies and trends in software development.
• Identify and implement new technologies that can improve their products and development processes.
• Mentor and coach developers to help them grow their skills and careers.
• Collaborate with other teams, such as product management, sales, and marketing, to ensure that their products meet the needs of their customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 10 years of experience in software development leadership
• Proven track record of leading and motivating high-performing development teams
• Experience in developing and implementing software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum)
• In-depth knowledge of software development best practices
• Strong understanding of software architecture principles
• Experience with a variety of programming languages and technologies (e.g., Java, Python, C++, cloud platforms)
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.

IFyou meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [e-mail].

You can also connect with Daniel, Carmen and Gaby on LinkedIn or contact Hire Resolve. If you meet the above requirements we will contact you within 3 working days.