Senior Software Development Manager

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work flexibility

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Software Development Manager to lead and mentor distributed engineering teams in a fully remote setting. You will oversee the entire SDLC from planning to maintenance, fostering innovation and technical excellence across the organization.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in software development with at least 3 years in management, strong Agile/Scrum expertise, and proven success leading remote teams. A Master's degree is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Engineering, or related field; Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of software development experience, with ≥3 in management.
• Proven track record delivering complex software projects.
• Strong Agile/Scrum knowledge.
• Experience leading remote teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software development teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee planning, design, development, testing, and deployment of software products and features.
• Collaborate with product and project management to define roadmaps and priorities.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, code quality, and agile methodologies.
• Drive technical innovation and resolve complex technical and organizational challenges.
• Conduct performance reviews and support career development of team members.

Skills

People management

Remote leadership

Agile & Scrum

Software architecture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and results-oriented Senior Software Development Manager to lead and mentor their high-performing engineering teams in a fully remote setting. This critical leadership role involves overseeing the entire software development lifecycle, from planning and design to delivery and maintenance. You will foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and technical excellence, ensuring that teams deliver high-quality software on time and within scope. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background, exceptional people management skills, and a proven ability to drive complex projects in a distributed work environment. This position offers the chance to shape engineering practices and contribute significantly to the company's strategic goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software development teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
• Oversee the planning, design, development, testing, and deployment of software products and features.
• Collaborate with product management, project management, and other stakeholders to define roadmaps and priorities.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in software engineering, code quality, and agile methodologies.
• Drive technical innovation and resolve complex technical and organizational challenges.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the career development of team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing software development teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with experience managing remote teams.
• Technical depth in modern software architectures and development practices.

Benefits

• A highly competitive senior management salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Full remote work flexibility, allowing for a healthy work-life balance.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
• A collaborative and supportive remote work culture focused on achieving technical excellence.