Hire Resolve's client is looking for a Java Software Development Manager to join their team in Centurion, Gauteng. The Software Development department drives technological innovation and maintains the company's competitive edge. It focuses on developing high-quality software solutions aligned with strategic business goals, enhancing customer experience, improving efficiency, and supporting growth.
Factors that add complexity to the role
Is this role complex in nature, and if so, what are the factors that contribute to the complexity of the role (select the applicable / add your own and provide a brief description). Some examples are:
Scope of responsibility: Focused on Product and/or Industry
Problem-Solving Requirements: Design, Debugging
Interpersonal and Team Dynamics: People-leadership, Intra-team co-ordination &Communication across different levels and competencies.
Technical or Specialized Skills: Full stack developer (ORM, Hibernate, OO, REST, SOAP, DEVOPS)
Level of accountability: Adherence to Architecture, Software delivery and Team health
External factors: Security vulnerabilities, industry standards & best practise
Learning and development requirements: Mentorship (based on band), up to date with technology trends.
People Management: Managing the Care and Growth the software development team.
Stakeholder engagement
Leading the development team, with a focus on team growth and success
Providing team leadership and coaching
Managing project resources
Monitoring and reporting on performance
Participate in product meetings the business, contributing to delivery planning.
Overseeing the operations and deliverables of the development function
Executing company quarterly and yearly objectives
Implementing software development best practices and tools
Designing system architecture
Fostering Team Growth and Professional Development
Participate in mentorship and training programs.
Strive for continuous learning and up skilling.
Staying Abreast with Technology Trends and Advancements
Keeping updated with the latest technological developments.
Evaluating and incorporating new tools and technologies that can enhance productivity and product quality.
Ensuring your skills and methods stay current and competitive.
The technical requirements for this role are
Analysing and interpreting technical designs, requirements, and patterns.
Technical proficiency in order to lead the Development Department and tointeract with
Team Leads and Senior Developers.
Leading the decisions to adopt new Technology stacks and tools
Future-Proofing and Scalability
Designing code that can evolve with changing business needs.
Planning for scalability to handle increased load and future growth
Architectural Planning and Design
Designing scalable, robust, and efficient system architectures.
Contribute to strategic decisions on architectural patterns and frameworks.
Coding Standards and Practices
Following coding standards to ensure code quality and maintainability.
Following practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Pair Programming.
Risk Management and Problem Resolution
Identifying potential risks in the development department and raising it with the Head of Software Development.
Troubleshooting and resolving issues that arise during the development lifecycle and operations
Requirements
Relevant Degree / Diploma qualification in Computer Science is essential
Azure-related certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Azure Dev Ops Engineer Expert, are a significant advantage
A proven record of leading teams and a passion for doing so
At least 10 years of software development experience across the full project lifecycle
Familiarity with Agile software development methodology
Strong People Management capabilities.
Strong background in Java Development, along with modern web development frameworks like Angular, React and Springboot.
Proficiency in latest Intelli J
Object-oriented design and development
Implementation of architectural and software design patterns
Database development (DB design, stored procedures, My SQL)
Experience with containerization technologies, such as Kubernetes and Docker
Proficiency in Azure Dev Ops and Git source control
Unit testing frameworks and effective unit tests
If you would like to apply for this position, kindly forward your CV to Gaby Turner at or alternatively, you may forward your CV to