Software Development Manager

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned recruitment firm is seeking a Software Development Manager in Cape Town for a hybrid role. This position involves overseeing the delivery of client software and managing a diverse team, while fostering growth and satisfaction among team members. Candidates should have significant experience in the software industry, with a focus on leadership and process improvement. The company offers a highly competitive and negotiable salary package based on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years of overall experience in the software industry.
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience in backend development and infrastructure.
• Backend development and infrastructure (AWS); SaaS/product experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the delivery of the client software.
• Collaborate with product owners and other internal stakeholders.
• Manage the recruiting process for developers and QA team.
• Manage the recruiting process for developers and QA team.
• Manage the team leads of Ruby on Rails, Kotlin/Java, Mobile Development and QA teams.
• Ensure continued growth and job satisfaction of all team members in the development team.
• Streamline or improve processes where possible.
• Ensure smooth running of all infrastructure.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Team management

Collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Higher Degree or diploma in IT or a related field

Tools

AWS

Job description

We're looking for a Software Development Manager to fill a key role in their company, for a hybrid role: remote/in-office at Cape Town. Recent hands-on development experience is not required - they are looking for an individual with technical knowledge, but also the desire to apply it to managing a team outside of simply focusing on individual work alone.

Role Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the delivery of the client software
• Collaborate with product owners and other internal stakeholders to deliver new functionality
• Ensure reduction in the number of bugs and defects
• Manage the recruiting process for developers and QA team
• Manage the team leads of Ruby on Rails, Kotlin/Java, Mobile Development and QA teams
• Ensure continued growth and job satisfaction of all team members in the development team
• Streamline or improve processes where possible
• Ensure smooth running of all infrastructure

Education and Experience

• Higher Degree or diploma in IT or a related field
• At least 8 years of overall experience in the software industry
• At least 2 years of experience in a leadership role
• Experience in backend development and infrastructure (AWS)
  Recent experience at a SaaS or other product-based company will be an advantage

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, visit the Hire Resolve website:hireresolve.usor email us:[e-mail]
• Alternatively, you are welcome to connect with Chandre Cronje, Carmen Schafer or Simone Smith on LinkedIn