Software Development Manager (JB5446)
Remote (Suitable for candidates based in Gauteng or Cape Town)
R1 000 000.00 to R1 260 000.00 Annually CTC
Permanent

An internationally connected organisation in the travel retail sector is looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to lead high-performing, distributed development teams. Operating across B2B and B2C channels, the company provides cutting-edge solutions in retail, food, beverage, and duty-free offerings. This leadership role is ideal for a strategic, technically strong professional with proven experience in managing multiple teams simultaneously, delivering scalable platforms, and mentoring engineering talent. The successful candidate will thrive in a global SME environment that values innovation, agility, and collaboration, while driving technical excellence and aligning development efforts with broader business objectives

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
Minimum 10 years' experience in software development
At least 5 years' experience in a development lead role
Minimum 2 years in a management role
Strong technical background with proven leadership in complex projects
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS) and modern frameworks/tools
Proficient in:
Languages: C#, SQL (Required); TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, Python (Beneficial)
Frameworks: Angular, .NET, Azure Functions (Required); .NET Core, WebAPI (Beneficial)
ORM Tools: Entity Framework
Databases: PostgreSQL and/or MS SQL Server (Required); Cosmos DB, Azure Storage (Beneficial)
Familiarity with API development and consumption
Experienced in agile software delivery (3+ years)
Strong DevOps knowledge and experience with CI/CD pipelines
Proficient with tools such as Azure DevOps
Skilled in team recruitment, mentorship, and performance management
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and mentor software engineers and testers, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment
Define and execute technical roadmaps in alignment with business goals
Design, develop, and optimise scalable, secure, and reliable platforms
Deliver projects within budget and timelines while ensuring quality
Partner with product managers and stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions
Introduce and implement best practices, processes, and tools to streamline development workflows
Analyse platform performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities
Represent the development team in senior leadership discussions and stakeholder engagements
Balance immediate deliverables with long-term strategic goals
Guide on process design and resolve complex technical issues
Create and maintain technical/process documentation
Perform code reviews, root cause analysis, and unit testing

Please do not apply using Scanned CVs, no supporting documentation is required at this point, this will be requested later.

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