Software Development Manager

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Hollard Recruitment Full time

**Job Advert Summary**:
Helloan exciting new opportunity has just become available in our Hollard Life Solutions, IT Division.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Development Process Management**:

- Oversee the entire software development process, ensuring efficiency, adherence to best practices, and continuous improvement.
- Define and implement development methodologies, tools, and standards for the teams.
- Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- **Team Management**:

- Lead and manage a team of developers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to foster their professional growth.
- Allocate resources effectively across projects to ensure the team has the necessary tools, skills, and support to succeed.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide regular feedback to team members.
- **Project Management**:

- Manage project timelines, and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to align development efforts with business goals and priorities.
- Communicate regularly with vendors and consumers of our services to maintain strong relationships and address any concerns or issues.
- **Risk Management and Quality Assurance**:

- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize project delays and disruptions.
- Work closely with the Product Owner and Quality Assurance Team to ensure the project's quality standards are met.
- Ensure thorough testing and quality assurance processes are in place, resulting in high-quality software releases.
- **Reporting and Management**:

- Regularly report progress, status, and key metrics to stakeholders, providing transparency and ensuring alignment.
- Manage the projects’ resource allocation and cost control.
- **Technology Trends and Technical Expertise**:

- Stay up-to-date with the latest technologies, trends, and industry best practices.
- Foster a culture of learning and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Possess a good understanding of the technical aspects of the software to effectively guide and support team members.

**Required Knowledge and Experience**:

- Proven experience (10+ years) in software development, including hands-on experience with integrations, services, and front-end development;
- Proven management experience (3+ years) in software development leadership role;
- Strong knowledge of software development methodologies, tools, and best practices;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels;
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and teams, prioritizing tasks and resources efficiently;
- Experience in risk management, quality assurance, and testing processes;
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills;
- Up-to-date knowledge of current technologies and industry trends, and;
- Solid technical background with proficiency in relevant programming languages and frameworks.

**Educational Requirements**:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience);
- Management or Leadership qualification essential;
- Agile certification essential, and;
- Azure Cloud certification or 3 years’ experience.



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