Hybrid Senior Software Manager: Lead Agile Teams

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead multiple engineering teams, shaping architecture, delivery and quality across projects. The role blends technical leadership with strategic oversight in a hybrid work setting.

You will drive Agile practices, mentor engineers, define roadmaps with product and QA, and ensure on-time, within-scope delivery while fostering innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• 8+ years of software development experience with 4+ years in a management/lead role.
• Proven track record leading cross-functional software teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns and best practices.
• Deep knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and their practical adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software development teams to foster a high-performance culture.
• Oversee the full software development lifecycle from requirements to maintenance.
• Define and implement best practices in coding, testing, and release processes.
• Collaborate with product management, QA and stakeholders to align roadmaps with business goals.
• Drive adoption and refinement of Agile/Scrum practices within development teams.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Manage timelines, resources and budgets to ensure on-time delivery and within scope.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support team development.
• Identify and mitigate risks and technical challenges early.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and champion their adoption where appropriate.

Skills

Leadership

Agile/Scrum

Software architecture

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

CI/CD tooling

Job description

Placements24 in Soweto is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead multiple engineering teams, shaping architecture, delivery and quality across projects. The role blends technical leadership with strategic oversight in a hybrid work setting.

You will drive Agile practices, mentor engineers, define roadmaps with product and QA, and ensure on-time, within-scope delivery while fostering innovation and a culture of continuous improvement.