Software Development Manager - Epping, South Africa - SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd

SA Metal Group (Pty) Ltd

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Epping, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job description:
We are looking for a determined and self-driven Software Development Manager to join our team.

As a Software Development Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the internal software systems and solutions as well as the Software Development team and its collective strategies.

Duties & responsibilities will include, but are not limited to the following:

Able to write as well as give guidance to the team on how to achieve code which is readable, tested, maintainable, efficient and efficiently documented to meet the needs of the business
Keeping up to date with and giving guidance on the best or most suitable software technologies and methodologies for writing and maintaining new and legacy systems
Build and maintain a futureproof reusable code database, which can be shared, in order to drive further efficiencies
Manage the collaboration of the software development team on projects, progress thereof as well as possible deployment strategies
Liaise and effectively communicate with all relevant stakeholders and internal customers about planning, executing, progress and time frames of projects
Able to assist with, give input and manage diagnostic testing and debugging procedures
Ensuring compliance of timekeeping, productive output, discipline and work programs within the department
Facilitate logistics of jobs including coordination with other departments and stakeholders
Mentor, guide, monitor and measure the quality and efficiency of the team and their work programs
Communicate with; and keep the Head of department up to date about the progress of work; which may require his knowledge, input or support.
Monitor quality and efficiency of teams' work progress and report any issues or possible improvements to Head of department

Qualifying Experience:

Relevant qualification
Ideally a B.Sc. Computer Science or a Diploma in Computer Science / Programming
Minimum of at least 15 years' relevant experience
Previous management or leadership skills
C# and Object Oriented Programming
Advanced C#.NET skills;
Entity Framework
ASP.Net (Bootstrap, jQuery, JavaScript)
Report tools (Microsoft, SSRS)
MVVM, MVC
WCF or equivalent services
Ability to read Visual Basic code
Ability to efficiently review code and give constructive input
Knowledge and Experience with TFS and GIT
MS SQL design and development experience
Ideally based in Cape Town with full workfromhome functionality when needed

Qualifying Attributes

Effective communication skills
Hardworking and selfmotivated
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Time management and organizational skills
Ability to solve problems quickly and completely
Analytical and inquisitive
Display a professional work approach
Logical and detail orientated methodologies
Excellent standards in execution
Resultdriven
Commitment to a strong business ethic and integrity

Other Information:

Job title:
Software Development Manager

Reporting to:
Head of department

Job type:
Permanent position

Benefits include
Provident fund

50% contribution toward Hospital plan - Discovery Health

Life cover at 4x annual salary

Funeral cover

21 x paid leave days per annum

Long service leave after five years of employment

Standard hours
07h30-17h00: Monday - Thursday

07h30-16h00: Friday

May be required to work overtime as per operational requirements

Salary

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

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