Software Development Manager

Capitec Bank; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Software Development Manager to lead multiple technical teams. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic direction and manage the full product lifecycle, ensuring all features, support, and maintenance tasks are executed efficiently. With a focus on innovation and team development, you will drive improvements and optimize processes within an agile environment. If you have a passion for technology and leadership, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic banking environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development management.
• Proven ability to lead teams in an agile environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic technical direction for product lifecycle management.
• Oversee efficiency, optimization, and innovation in technical teams.

Skills

Software Development Management

Agile Development

Budget Management

Stakeholder Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Commerce

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science

Job description

Responsibilities

• To provide strategic technical direction and manage multiple technical teams responsible for the technical delivery of the full product lifecycle; all product features and support and maintenance related tasks in respect of the product.
• Oversee the ongoing drive to increase efficiency, optimisation, innovation and people development in these environments.

Experience

Minimum:

• At least 5 years’ experience in software development management.
• Experience of:
  • leading and working in an agile development environment.
  • crafting roadmaps.
  • managing a budget.
  • using technical skills to support and guide a technical team.
  • establishing priorities and successfully managing deliverables.
  • utilizing communication and relationship management skills to engage with stakeholders.
  • using leadership to influence in other areas.

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Commerce or Information Technology - Computer Science.

About the company

Capitec Bank is a South African retail bank.