Senior Engineering Manager - Product Development

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Executive-level health insurance

Retirement fund benefits

Stock options or equity grants

Job summary

Placements24 in Randburg, Gauteng, SA, is hiring a Senior Engineering Manager to lead a product development team. This hybrid role combines on-site collaboration with remote work while driving architecture and delivery of advanced software.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leadership, deep knowledge of agile methods and SDLC, and a track record of mentoring engineers and delivering complex projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in software engineering with 5+ years in leadership
• Proven experience leading software teams and delivering complex projects
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Drive the adoption and refinement of agile development methodologies to enhance team efficiency and product delivery speed.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define product roadmaps and requirements.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively to meet development goals.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and support the professional growth of team members.
• Identify and implement technical best practices, tools, and standards within the engineering team.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and ensure robust architecture of software products.
• Contribute to strategic technical planning and architectural decisions for future product development.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Education

BS/MS in Computer Science

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in advanced software solutions, is seeking a highly experienced Senior Engineering Manager to lead their product development team. This critical role, based in the bustling hub of Randburg, Gauteng, ZA , will be responsible for guiding a team of talented engineers in the design, development, and delivery of cutting-edge software products. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, exceptional leadership skills, and a deep understanding of agile methodologies and software development lifecycle management. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to leverage on-site collaboration for team synergy and strategic discussions, while also providing flexibility for focused, remote work. We are committed to fostering a culture of innovation, technical excellence, and continuous improvement, and this role is instrumental in driving those efforts. This is a significant opportunity to shape the future of our client's product offerings.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from conception and design to implementation, testing, and deployment.
• Drive the adoption and refinement of agile development methodologies to enhance team efficiency and product delivery speed.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define product roadmaps and requirements.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Manage project timelines, resources, and budgets effectively to meet development goals.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional growth of team members.
• Identify and implement technical best practices, tools, and standards within the engineering team.
• Resolve complex technical challenges and ensure the robust architecture of software products.
• Contribute to strategic technical planning and architectural decisions for future product development.

Requirements

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience managing software development teams and overseeing the delivery of complex software projects.
• Strong technical expertise in software architecture, design patterns, and modern programming languages.
• In-depth knowledge of agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop engineering talent.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment, effectively balancing on-site and remote team dynamics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• A passion for technology and a commitment to delivering high-quality software products.

Benefits

• Highly competitive annual salary of R.
• Executive-level health insurance and retirement fund benefits.
• Significant annual bonus based on team and product performance.
• Stock options or equity grants.