We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to join our Product Development team. You will be responsible for leading a team of 11 software developers and testers to maintain and expand our software product range in line with our organizational goals and customer requirements. As a leader, you will also ensure that your team works in a safe and positive environment.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with the CTO and Enterprise Architect to plan and implement the overall technology vision and strategy, and to drive key initiatives
Lead the team in developing software products with a focus on quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement, involving stakeholders and team members throughout the process
Facilitate the team’s Lean and Agile development processes with a focus on delivering value through working software
Foster a culture of high-quality development practices and techniques, while balancing the need to be pragmatic and deliver value early and iteratively
Oversee the growth and development of the team, including hiring new talent to complement the skills and culture of the team
Create a responsive and respectful workplace culture that integrates the company’s values
Provide effective leadership to drive the performance and outputs of the team
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications/Experience:
Relevant experience in a people leadership role in the software development industry, coaching and mentoring other software developers
Prior experience in software development as a developer, ideally in a SaaS environment with service-oriented architecture including microservices
Experience implementing and/or adopting modern software development practices and paradigms, including cloud, CI/CD, DevOps, Lean and Agile
Strong technical capabilities with the ability to create, understand and validate solution architectures and technical designs
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, formal and informal, and the ability to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Ability to make pragmatic decisions regarding the team’s focus, ensuring outcome effectiveness is prioritized above resource utilization
Strong people focus with a preference for team success over individual achievements
Low ego and high Emotional Intelligence (EQ)
If you are passionate about software development and leading a team, we encourage you to apply for this position.
