Software Engineering Lead

Boardroom Appointments; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a qualified individual with a BS degree in Engineering or Computer Science. Candidates should possess substantial experience with development methodologies, proficiency in data manipulation languages, and demonstrate people management skills. Responsibilities include working with stakeholders, implementing development best practices, and managing a team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead and promote innovation within the organization.

Qualifications

• Have experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
• Have an advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall).
• Have extensive knowledge of industry best practices in external resource development.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with stakeholders to understand and finalize requirements.
• Implementing development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
• Acting as the initial point of escalation for software development issues.
• Managing your team, including hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work.

Skills

Experience with Managed Services

Data manipulation languages

Software development methodologies

Education

BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

• Have a BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
• Have experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation
• Have an advanced knowledge of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall)
• Have extensive knowledge of industry best practices in external resource development
• Have the ability to partner and lead internal and external technology resources in solving complex business problems
• Have an excellent understanding of data modeling principles, data manipulation languages, and storage systems
• Have previous experience in people management and show an aptitude for achieving business objectives through managing others
• Be proficient with data manipulation language including optimization techniques

Responsibilities:

• Working closely with stakeholders to understand and finalize requirements
• Implementing development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews
• Acting as the initial point of escalation for software development issues
• Completing complex bug fixes, resolving technical issues, and working with complex data models
• Managing your team, including hiring, training, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, and giving appropriate feedback
• Encouraging new ideas from staff to foster improvements through innovations and empowering them to be accountable