Software Development Manager

Hr Genie; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the insurance sector seeks an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a skilled team. The role involves managing software projects, guiding technical decisions, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in C#, .NET, and proven leadership skills, along with strong technical and strategic acumen. This hybrid contract-to-permanent position is based in Midrand, offering an exciting opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• 2-3 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in the insurance industry highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor software development team.
• Manage full software development lifecycle.
• Ensure solutions comply with relevant regulations.

Skills

C#

.NET

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

SQL Server

Azure

Job description

We pride ourselves on our culture that is made up of impeccably skilled, passionate professionals.

Our team ranges from industry veterans to fresh-faced young professionals eager to shape the future. We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead and manage our software development team.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in C# and .NET, solid experience in the insurance industry, and a proven track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions.

This role involves managing development projects, guiding technical decisions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to support the company's digital transformation and business goals. This will be a contract-to-permanent role. The position is hybrid, based in Midrand.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and mentor a team of software developers, ensuring high performance and continuous growth.
2. Manage the full software development lifecycle, from planning and requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
3. Oversee the design, development, testing, and implementation of scalable and maintainable applications using the C# / .NET stack.
4. Collaborate with business analysts, architects, QA engineers, and product owners to deliver high-quality solutions aligned with business requirements.
5. Ensure development standards, best practices, and coding guidelines are followed.
6. Participate in architecture and design reviews, ensuring technical quality and alignment with enterprise standards.
7. Manage resource allocation, timelines, risks, and project delivery in an Agile / Scrum environment.
8. Drive innovation and continuous improvement within the development team.
9. Ensure solutions are secure, compliant with relevant regulations (e.g., POPIA), and align with insurance industry requirements.
10. Report on development progress and key performance metrics to senior management.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong proficiency in C#, .NET Core / Framework, and related Microsoft technologies.
• Experience with databases (SQL Server), web APIs, and cloud platforms (preferably Azure).
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Prior experience working in the insurance industry or other financial services environments is highly desirable.
• Solid understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Strategic thinking with strong problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality assurance.