Senior Software Development Manager at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 60 000 - 100 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in ICT services is seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead high-performing teams. This role offers the chance to define software development strategies and oversee the architecture of scalable applications. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, you will mentor engineers and drive best practices in coding and agile delivery. Join a reputable firm that values growth and provides opportunities for both technical and personal development. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Strong experience with modern development technologies and cloud platforms.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and toolchains.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow high-performing development teams across multiple projects.
• Define software development strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee architecture and development of scalable, secure applications.

Skills

Software Development Management

SDLC

Agile

Java

C#

Python

Node.js

AWS

Azure

GCP

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Software Engineering

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

About our client:

Having enjoyed continuous growth since inception in 2004, our client is a reputable, international specialist in ICT services. They create tailored solutions for a number of blue-chip clients across industries such as telecommunication, retail and financial services. Joining their elite team will provide you with a career filled with opportunities for growth on both a technical and personal level.



What you will be doing:

• Lead, manage, and grow high-performing development teams across multiple projects.
• Define and drive software development strategies, ensuring alignment with product and business objectives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and efficient delivery of solutions.
• Oversee the architecture, design, and development of scalable, maintainable, and secure applications.
• Establish and enforce best practices in coding, testing, CI/CD, and agile delivery.
• Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and career development for software engineers.
• Track and report on key performance indicators such as velocity, quality, and delivery timelines.
• Manage technical risks, dependencies, and resource planning.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across engineering processes and technologies.

What our client is looking for:

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (e.g., Computer Science, Software Engineering, etc.)
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with 3+ years in a leadership or management role.
• Strong experience in modern development technologies (e.g., Java, C#, Python, Node.js) and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proven track record of delivering complex software solutions at scale.
• In-depth understanding of software development methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to think strategically while managing day-to-day execution.
• Experience managing distributed teams.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and toolchains.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture, containerization, and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Background in enterprise-level SaaS product development.

Job ID:

• J106900

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Desired Skills:

• Software Development Management
• SDLC
• Agile