Software Development Manager

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive-level compensation

Fully remote work arrangement

Health, wellness, and retirement benefi

Leadership training & conference

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Software Development Manager to guide multiple engineering teams in a fully remote South Africa environment. You will own technical strategy, mentor engineers, and ensure timely, high-quality delivery across projects.

The role emphasizes leadership, Agile process improvement, architecture decisions, and collaboration with product and QA to align engineering work with business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years in software development, with 3+ years in management or team lead role.
• Proven experience with Agile/Scrum development processes and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software development teams.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle from requirements to deployment and maintenance.
• Drive technical strategy, architectural decisions, and technology selection.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, and stakeholders to align development with business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Software Architecture

Agile/Scrum

Mentoring

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/Engineering

Tools

Jira

Git

CI/CD

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an experienced and visionary Software Development Manager to lead their talented engineering teams in a fully remote capacity. This leadership role is pivotal in driving the development of innovative software products, fostering a high-performance culture, and ensuring the successful delivery of projects on time and within budget. You will guide strategic technical decisions, mentor engineering talent, and champion best practices across the development lifecycle. This is an unparalleled opportunity to shape the future of software development for a dynamic company operating remotely across South Africa.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage multiple software development teams, fostering a collaborative and productive environment.
• Oversee the entire software development lifecycle, from requirement gathering to deployment and maintenance.
• Drive technical strategy, architectural decisions, and technology selection.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
• Collaborate with product management, QA, and other stakeholders to align development efforts with business goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a management or team lead role.
• Proven experience managing Agile/Scrum development processes and methodologies.
• Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Executive-level compensation package including base salary and significant bonuses.
• Fully remote work arrangement with complete flexibility.
• Comprehensive health, wellness, and retirement benefits.
• Generous opportunities for professional development, leadership training, and conference attendance.
• A culture that empowers leaders and fosters innovation and impact.