Software Developer / Technical Project Manager

Christine Loopstra; Cape Town; Teletrabalho; ZAR 700 000 - 950 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Fully remote working

Exposure to security, smart card and认证

Resumo da oferta

Secure Technologies in Western Cape is seeking a Senior Software Developer / Technical Project Manager who blends coding excellence with project leadership. The role involves hands-on development and overseeing security-focused projects across the globe, including PKI, FIDO and card encryption work.

The successful candidate will translate business needs into technical specs, guide teams, and ensure secure, high-quality delivery while coordinating with international stakeholders and clients.

Qualificações

• Strong background in software development and project leadership.
• Experience overseeing technical/software development projects.
• Hands-on familiarity with FIDO, PKI and card encryption.

Responsabilidades

• Manage technical projects from requirements gathering through development, testing and implementation.
• Coordinate developers and technical stakeholders to meet specifications, deadlines and quality.
• Engage with code, system architecture, integrations and technical problem-solving.
• Work with card encryption technologies, PKI, FIDO authentication standards and related security solutions.
• Translate business requirements into technical specifications and actionable development plans.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks and resolve technical challenges.
• Balance technical requirements with commercial objectives, resources and priorities.
• Ensure security, testing and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

Conhecimentos

Software development

Project management

System architecture

Security knowledge

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Ferramentas

FIDO

PKI

Card encryption

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Software Developer / Technical Project Manager

Permanent

SW006658

Information Technology

Monthly Basic Salary (Market related)

SENIOR SOFTWARE DEVELOPER / TECHNICAL PROJECT MANAGER

Secure Technologies | Western Cape | Fully Remote

Cape Town: My client an established international technology business specialising in smart cards, RFID, secure identification and advanced authentication solutions, is seeking a highly capable Software Developer / Technical Project Manager who combines strong practical coding and software development expertise with sound business acumen and essential experience in FIDO, PKI and card encryption technologies.

This is an opportunity for a technically accomplished professional who can contribute at development level while overseeing complex technical projects and ensuring that secure, commercially viable solutions are delivered successfully.

Purpose of the Role

To manage and oversee technical projects involving software development, smart card technologies, encryption and authentication systems, ensuring that business requirements are translated into effective technical solutions and successfully delivered.

The successful candidate must be comfortable working at both a technical and business level, with the ability to understand code, guide development activities and navigate complex security technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Managing technical projects from requirements gathering and planning through to development, testing and implementation
• Coordinating developers and technical stakeholders to ensure projects meet agreed specifications, deadlines and quality standards
• Engaging directly with software code, system architecture, integrations and technical problem-solving
• Working with card encryption technologies, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), FIDO authentication standards and related security solutions
• Translating business requirements into technical specifications and practical development plans
• Monitoring project progress, managing risks and resolving technical challenges
• Balancing technical requirements with commercial objectives, resources and project priorities
• Ensuring appropriate security, testing and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle

Minimum Requirements

• A strong background in software development, programming or software engineering, with practical coding knowledge
• Demonstrable experience managing or overseeing technical and software development projects
• Essential working knowledge and experience of FIDO, PKI and card encryption technologies
• A sound understanding of software architecture, system integration, authentication and information security
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Good business acumen, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical teams and business requirements
• Excellent communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills
• A relevant technical qualification would be advantageous, but practical knowledge and experience are key

Working Hours

Fully remote | Western Cape-based candidates

As the business operates internationally, working hours will ordinarily align with U.S. business hours, which may require a later start and finish in South Africa. Some flexibility may be possible, depending on project requirements and the level of collaboration needed with international teams.

Candidates should be comfortable working across time zones and accommodating occasional schedule adjustments when required.

What Is On Offer?

• A negotiable remuneration package based on technical expertise and experience
• Fully remote working
• Exposure to specialised security, smart card and authentication technologies
• The opportunity to take ownership of complex international technical projects within an established technology business

If you are a technically strong software professional with proven project oversight capabilities, specialist knowledge of FIDO, PKI and card encryption, and the business understanding to turn complex requirements into successful solutions, we would like to hear from you.

Western Cape-based candidates only.