Software Development Team Lead

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; East London; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 100 000; Full time

Job summary

A talent sourcing firm is seeking a Software Development Team Lead in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all phases of the product life cycle and managing a team of developers. With at least 5 years of development experience and proven leadership skills, you will prioritize product roadmaps and cultivate a customer-focused team culture. Join us to lead a dedicated group towards achieving strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software development with OOP languages.
• 3-5 years experience with databases.
• Experience in managing software development teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the entire product/project life cycle.
• Prioritize and plan backlogs/demand pipelines.
• Create a customer-oriented attitude within the Team.
• Conduct regular performance discussions with Team Members.

Skills

OOP Languages

Database management

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

About the job Software Development Team Lead

Duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for each phase of the product or project life cycle, end to end from inception, growth, maturity to decline.
• Prioritisation and planning of backlogs/demand pipelines and product roadmaps.
• Maintain technical understanding and in-depth product as well as general group product and system knowledge.
• Align objectives and activities to the broader strategic needs of the Team and organisation.
• Customer orientation: Responsible for creating and propagating a customer-oriented attitude within the Team whilst identifying and understanding the needs of all customers and managing their expectations.
• Facilitates an understanding of competitor analysis and market research to identify areas of opportunity and risk.
• Aligns with other Teams as required to achieve objectives.
• Consistent, clear and regular communication with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Integrates the Team and department processes and procedures effectively with companywide processes and procedures.
• Manages direct and indirect reports (i.e. seconded Team Members).Ensures that the Team is aligned with the companys strategy and working towards achieving the strategy.
• Ensures the Team is appropriately resourced, and members are equipped with the requisite skill required for both current and future projects.
• Developing a training and career development plan for each Team Member.
• Collaboratively works with Team Members to set performance goals and measures.
• Conducts regular performance discussions with the Team Members to facilitate a culture of growth.
• Facilitates mentoring and coaching as required.

Qualifications and experience:

• At least 5 years of development experience in OOP Languages.
• At least 3-5 years experience working with databases.
• At least 3-5 years experience managing software development teams.Involved in the recruitment of new developers.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Detailed knowledge of the SLDC and management of software projects
• Good written and verbal communication skills.