Senior Software Development Manager - Hybrid & Growth

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Leadership development

Hybrid work model

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Manager to lead engineering teams in Upington. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality software on time and within budget.

You will shape technical strategy, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in a hybrid work model that balances collaboration with flexibility.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in software development with strong leadership experience.
• Proven track record managing software teams and projects using agile methods.
• Strong understanding of architecture, design patterns and modern practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of software engineers.
• Oversee end-to-end software delivery lifecycle from planning to maintenance.
• Collaborate with product management to define scope and roadmaps.
• Promote best practices in code quality, testing and agile methods.
• Direct technical decisions and architecture for key projects.
• Manage timelines, resources and risks to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Agile

Team management

Software architecture

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Software Development Manager to lead engineering teams in Upington. You will oversee the full software development lifecycle, mentor developers, and ensure high-quality software on time and within budget.

You will shape technical strategy, foster collaboration, and drive innovation in a hybrid work model that balances collaboration with flexibility.