Head of Software

Salt South Africa; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 500 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Software Engineering based in Sandton, Gauteng. This high-impact leadership role will involve spearheading innovation and modernising mission-critical platforms. The successful candidate will collaborate with senior leadership to improve engineering excellence and client experience. Candidates should have a strong background in software development leadership, preferably with cloud architecture experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in software development leadership.
• Proven success in modernising legacy systems and implementing SDLC governance.
• Bonus: Cloud architecture certifications (Azure/AWS), financial services experience.

Responsibilities

• Drive Agile delivery and QA integration.
• Modernise legacy platforms.
• Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with ISO standards.
• Partner with CIO on budgeting, capacity planning, and vendor assessments.

Skills

Java

CI/CD

ISO

Engineering

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Are you ready to lead a technology transformation?

I'm assisting my client in finding a Head of Software Engineering to spearhead innovation and modernisation across mission‑critical platforms. This is a high‑impact leadership role where you'll drive engineering excellence, uplift legacy systems, and shape the future of digital solutions.

Location: Sandton | Contract: Permanent | Working Model: Hybrid

What's in it for you?

• Lead a team of developers and QA professionals across diverse technologies (C#, Java, Flutter, Delphi).
• Own the modernisation roadmap, introducing CI/CD, DevOps, and cloud‑native solutions.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align technology delivery with strategic business goals.
• Influence product outcomes and client experience during a pivotal transformation phase.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Agile delivery and QA integration.
• Modernise legacy platforms.
• Ensure secure coding practices and compliance with ISO standards.
• Partner with CIO on budgeting, capacity planning, and vendor assessments.

Preferred Profile

• Degree in Computer Science or related field.
• 6+ years in software development leadership.
• Proven success in modernising legacy systems and implementing SDLC governance.
• Bonus: Cloud architecture certifications (Azure/AWS), financial services experience.

Salt is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Desired Skills:

• Java
• CI/CD
• ISO
• Engineering