Software Development Manager

ENGINEERINGUK; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 80 000 - 120 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Software Development Manager to lead a talented team in creating exceptional cloud management solutions. This pivotal role involves overseeing both front-end and back-end development, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to enhance user experiences for millions of customers. You will champion best practices in software development while innovating with emerging technologies like Generative AI. Join a company that values work-life balance and fosters an inclusive culture, where your contributions will shape the future of cloud computing.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Mentorship Programs

Inclusive Team Culture

Work-Life Balance Initiatives

Qualifications

• 2+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in software development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Drive data-informed decisions to improve the console experience.

Skills

Team Management

Software Development

Cloud Computing

Data-Driven Decision Making

Generative AI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Software Development Lifecycle Tools

Job description

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DESCRIPTION

Are you passionate about creating exceptional user experiences that serve millions of customers? Do you thrive on leading teams to innovate and deliver best-in-class cloud management solutions? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented Software Development Manager (SDM) to join the EC2 Core Console Organization, to develop and manage some of the most critical and widely-used interfaces for AWS customers.

As an SDM in the EC2 Core Console team, you will lead a group of skilled engineers working on both front-end and back-end development. You'll collaborate closely with Product Managers, UX designers, researchers, and data scientists to evolve and expand our console capabilities. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of how customers interact with and manage their EC2 and related resources.

The EC2 Console is often the gateway through which customers explore and understand the broader AWS offering. It's crucial in helping users quickly ramp up in new domains, efficiently manage their workloads, and extract maximum value from the cloud. Your team will be at the forefront of simplifying complex cloud operations and enabling our customers to achieve more.

Why it matters: The EC2 Core Console is at the heart of AWS customer interactions, serving millions of users. Your work will directly impact how businesses of all sizes harness the power of cloud computing. You'll be at the forefront of innovation, helping to simplify complex cloud operations and enable our customers to achieve more. By integrating new technologies like GenAI, you'll help shape the future of cloud management interfaces, making AWS services more accessible and impactful for our diverse customer base.

Utility Computing (UC): AWS Utility Computing (UC) provides product innovations - from foundational services such as Amazon's S3 and EC2, to new product features that set AWS apart in the industry. As a member of the UC organization, you'll support the development and management of Compute, Database, Storage, Internet of Things (IoT), Platform, and Productivity Apps services in AWS, including support for customers requiring specialized security solutions.

Key job responsibilities

1. Lead and mentor a team of software engineers, fostering their growth and driving technical excellence
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute on the product roadmap
3. Drive data-informed decisions to continuously improve the console experience
4. Ensure the scalability, reliability, and performance of the EC2 Core Consoles
5. Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and operational excellence
6. Represent the team in interactions with senior leadership and key stakeholders
7. Balance short-term deliverables with long-term strategic goals
8. Innovate on behalf of customers by leveraging high-value technologies, including Generative AI and other emerging tools
9. Continuously seek ways to simplify complex tasks and improve user productivity within the EC2 Consoles

About the team

About AWS

Diverse Experiences

Amazon values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and continue to innovate, earning the trust of startups to Global 500 companies with our robust suite of products and services.

Work/Life Balance

We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should not come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility. When supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.

Inclusive Team Culture

At AWS, learning and curiosity are in our nature. Our employee-led affinity groups foster inclusion and celebrate our differences. Events and learning experiences like CORE and AmazeCon inspire us to embrace our uniqueness.

Mentorship and Career Growth

We continually raise our performance standards, offering mentorship and resources to help you develop into a well-rounded professional.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of engineering team management experience
• 5+ years of engineering experience
• Knowledge of engineering practices and patterns for full software/hardware/networks development lifecycle, including coding standards, code reviews, source control, build processes, testing, certification, and live site operations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience communicating with users, technical teams, and senior leadership to gather requirements, describe features, and define product strategy
• Experience recruiting, hiring, mentoring, and managing teams of Software Engineers to improve skills and effectiveness

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer and values your passion to discover, invent, and build. We encourage applications from all societal members regardless of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief. We are committed to diversity and welcome applications from South African citizens and other eligible candidates, with adherence to legal requirements regarding work authorization.

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