Software Development Manager

Stonebridge HR Solutions; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonebridge HR Solutions seeks an IT leadership role to drive governance, transformation and strategic IT direction. You will oversee ALICE/LIMS implementations, software development oversight and cybersecurity management, while coordinating data governance and vendor relationships.

Ideal candidate has strong IT governance, risk management and project leadership experience, with a vision for digital maturity and resilience across the organization.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or IT field.
• 7+ years IT experience.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience in Software Development environments.
• SQL Service database experience.
• IT Governance, Cybersecurity and Project Management experience.
• Experience managing third-party service providers.
• Advantageous certificates: ITIL Foundation, COBIT Foundation, PMP/Prince2, ISO 27001, CISA, Microsoft Certificates.

Responsibilities

• Strategic IT leadership across governance, strategy and compliance.
• Lead Digital Transformation and ALICE/LIMS implementations.
• Oversee Software Development governance and SDLC.
• Manage cybersecurity program, risk and resilience.
• Drive data governance, database management and backups.
• Vendor and service-provider management.

Skills

Degree in CS or IT field

7+ years IT experience

3+ years leadership

Software development environments

SQL Service experience

IT Governance

Cybersecurity

Project Management

Vendor management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or IT related

Tools

SQL Service

Database Design

Systems Analysis

SDLC

Grit (Source Control)

Change Management

API Integrations

Microsoft Service Environments

Cybersecurity Principles

Job description

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science or similar information technology related degree
• 7+ years IT experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in Software Development environments
• SQL Service database experience
• IT Governance , Cybersecurity and Project Management experience
• Experience with managing third-party service providers
• Advantageous certificates: ITIL Foundation, COBIT Foundation, PMP/Prince2, ISO 27001, CISA, Microsoft Certificates

Technical skills required

• SQL Service
• Database Design & Administration
• Systems Analysis
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Source Control (Grit)
• Change Management
• API Integrations
• Microsoft Service Environments
• Cybersecurity Principles

Advantageous skills

• VB.Net
• C#
• Microsoft Azure
• PowerBI
• Power Platform
• LIMS Platforms
• Laboratory Information Systems
• Environmental Monitoring Systems

Responsibilities

Strategic leadership role responsible for:

• IT Governance & Compliance
• Digital Transformation & Strategy
• ALICE/ LIMS Implementation
• Software Development Oversight
• Cybersecurity Management
• Database & Data Governance
• Vendor & Service Provider Management
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Technical Quality Assurance
• Developer Backup & Continuity

IT Governance & Compliance

• Development IT governance framework and policies
• Manage IT audits and track findings
• Manage IT risk register
• Ensure POPIA and information security compliance
• Maintain IT asset, software & license registers
• Report to Executive Management

Digital Transformation & Strategy

• Develop digitalization roadmap
• Identify automation and optimization opportunities
• Lead digital initiatives across the business
• Evaluate new technologies
• Align technology with business strateg

ALICE/ LIMS Implementation

• Lead ALICE and Future LIMS implementations
• Manage data migration, integration and UAT
• Coordinate vendors & Project timelines
• Ensure user adoption and deployment
• Manage future system enhancements

Software Development Governance

• Manage internal Software Developer
• Review code, architecture and database changes
• Approve releases prior to deployment
• Ensure source control testing and documentation
• Oversee SDLC and change management

Cybersecurity Management

• Lead Cyber Security Improvement Programme
• Implement MFA
• Coordinate Vulnerability assessment
• Manage endpoint protection and monitory
• Ensure compliance with group Security Framework
• Conduct awareness training and incident response

Database & Data Governance

• Manage SQL Server database
• Oversee backup, recovery and performance
• Maintain DR & BC plans
• Provide technical backup during developer absence
• Reduce key-person dependency through knowledge transfer

Direct Reports:

• Software Developer
• Future IT Support technicians
• External IT Service Providers (VPNT)
• Software Vendors & Implementation Partners

KPI’s

• Successful implementation of ALICE and digitalization initiatives
• Closure of IT Audit finding
• Improved cybersecurity maturity
• Successful annual DR resting
• System availability and reliability targets achieved
• Reduced key-person dependency
• Completion of technical documentation
• Effective management of system changes and releases