Software Development Manager

Be Different Recruitment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,100,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Pension

Risk benefits

Disability cover

Funeral cover

13th cheque (non-management)

Job summary

Be Different Recruitment in Johannesburg is seeking a Software Development Manager to define a technology development strategy and deliver complex software solutions. You will lead a team of developers responsible for design, development, testing and documentation across applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in IT/CS/Engineering, strong leadership, SDLC knowledge, and 8 years in software development including 5 years in senior management, with experience managing technology

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline required.
• Certification in relevant Enterprise Architecture or Technology frameworks and methodologies (Advantageous)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of advanced ICT project management principles (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong technical background in applications, processes, software, and equipment or technical management experience
• 8 years’ experience in software development, which includes:
• 5 years of senior management experience
• 3 years managing projects in a technology environment
• Significant experience in the design of bespoke software solutions at both architectural and implementation levels

Responsibilities

• Develop technology development strategy aligned with company objectives.
• Deliver complex software solutions and lead development team.
• Oversee SDLC processes across projects.
• Manage projects in a technology environment.
• Lead change and drive organizational culture.

Skills

Leadership

Agile methodologies

Waterfall methodologies

Stakeholder engagement

Strong communication

SDLC knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Enterprise Architecture frameworks

Job description

Software Development Manager

Reference: JHB006279-NL-2
A leading cash management company based in Houghton is urgently looking for a Software Development Manager to be responsible for developing a technology development strategy that supports the company’s objectives and technology strategy. The manager will be accountable for the delivery of complex solutions and lead a team of developers who design, develop, test, and document applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

In order to be considered, the following is required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline required
• Certification in relevant Enterprise Architecture or Technology frameworks and methodologies (Advantageous)
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of advanced ICT project management principles (e.g. Agile, Waterfall)
• Understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Strong technical background in applications, processes, software, and equipment or technical management experience
• 8 years’ experience in software development, which includes:
• 5 years of senior management experience
• 3 years managing projects in a technology environment
• Significant experience in the design of bespoke software solutions at both architectural and implementation levels

Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Support technology strategy and innovation
• Planning and organisation
• Execute analysis and design activities
• Technical implementation within own area
• Quality management
• Risk management
• Reporting
• Vendor management
• Stakeholder and customer engagement
• Finance
• Leadership and people management
• Lead as an ambassador and executor of change
• Drive the organisation culture

If you would like to email your CV directly, please send it to [e-mail] or contact 065 959 2081.

Package & Remuneration

Plus Medical Aid, Pension, Risk Benefits, Disability, Funeral Cover, 13th Cheque for non-management roles.