Snr Manager: Digital & Integration DevOp

Telkom; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in South Africa is seeking a Software Development Manager to oversee and lead multiple software development teams. The ideal candidate will have solid expertise in software engineering, Agile methodologies, and extensive experience managing teams. The role involves providing vision and leadership, ensuring optimal performance, and adhering to best practices in software development.

Qualifications

• 7 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years in a management position.
• Telecommunications experience advantageous.
• Experience managing software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership to software development teams.
• Lead a specialized area with diverse functional elements.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals and manage team objectives.

Skills

Java SE/EE

JavaScript

HTML5/CSS

Node.js

Angular

PHP

MYSQL

JQuery

Drupal

Microservices

GIT

MariaDB

Ubuntu

RedHat

OEL

Linux

Docker

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Education

NQF 6: 3 year Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Overview

Core Description

Manage software development teams responsible for digital front-end, middleware and backend applications development. Apply knowledge of software architecture to manage software development tasks associated with developing, debugging or designing software applications, operating systems and databases according to provided design specifications. Ensure that the development teams are functioning optimally and adhere to the development principles and practices. Be responsible to manage, shape and motivate a number of Agile delivery teams.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide vision and leadership to various multifunctional software development teams
• Develop, manage and prepare the software development team
• Lead a specialized area which may have diverse functional elements
• Frequently interacts with supervisors and/or functional peer group managers
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with the team and assist in setting targets/ objectives
• Recognise good performance, identify and manage under performance and represent development teams at senior management level
• Ensure development team is performing at its optimum level by creating and developing a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the team
• Regularly report team utilisation, velocity of development teams and identify longer term resource needs
• Manage Team Leads to enable delegation and resource control within the project lifecycle from inception to completion
• Keep your team continuously motivated and engaged with the project
• Keep up with industry by following trends, reviewing applicability and making improvement recommendations on technology and processes
• Champion the values and benefits of Agile and DevOps culture in the teams
• Inspect and quality assure code delivered by the development teams
• Ensure best practice adherence of software principles and practices to achieve efficient and clean code by the development teams

Core Competencies

FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Software development cycles and quality assurance processes; QA, software testing automation and DevOps; Software engineering fundamentals; Applications architecture as well as the general software development landscape

Functional Skills

Technologies: Java SE, EE; JavaScript; HTML5/CSS; Node.js; Angular; PHP; MYSQL; JQuery; Drupal; Microservices; GIT; MariaDB; Ubuntu/ RedHat/ OEL/ Linux; Containers (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)

ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Personal Leadership; People Leadership; Thought Leadership; Values aligned with Telkom Values (CHART)

Education & Experience

Education: NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering

Experience: 7 Years relevant experience, of which at least 2 years on management level

Certifications & Additional Information

Certifications: Industry or development platforms certifications advantageous

Experience:

• 2 years experience software development teams management/ team lead with demonstrable skills of project delivery and 5 years solid software development experience.
• Telecommunications experience advantageous. TM Forum API and Process understanding advantageous.
• Technical/ Systems design experience would be an advantage.
• Experience managing software development teams.
• Experience and understanding of technical considerations for cross product projects.

Special Requirements:

• A record of successful delivery of software applications as an individual, team leader and Software Development Manager.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of software development cycles and quality assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of QA, software testing automation and DevOps.
• The ability to build applications within an enterprise environment.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
• An understanding of applications architecture as well as the general software development landscape.
• Experience collaborating with product managers, designers, and other team leaders in cross-functional groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to customers, executives and non-technical leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication skills, analytical skills, thorough understanding of product development.
• Flexibility to learn new languages and software.
• Ability to explore alternative processes, methods and tackle each situation
• Must work well under pressure, working on simultaneous tasks at once.
• Research, analysis, design and implementation skills advantageous.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Accountability of overall product and of existing team.
• Problem Solver displaying critical thinking skills.
• A self-starter - able to act on own initiative and demonstrate drive and determination.
• Highly motivated and a fast learner who can adapt to change.

Special Requirements

Physical Requirements

Key Stakeholders

Development, Operations, Business Support, Business Analysts, Testing, Architecture, 3rd party vendors