Head of Development: Lead Tech Strategy & Teams

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for the development team.
• Define the technical vision for the company's products.
• Oversee the entire development lifecycle.

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

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.