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Software Development Manager (JB5446)

Johannesburg North
Salary: R83 333.00 - R105 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: Software Development Manager (JB5446)

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Kontak Recruitment

Software Development Manager (JB5446)
Remote (Suitable for candidates based in Gauteng or Cape Town)
XXX-XXXX.00 to XXX-XXXX.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

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About Kontak Recruitment

Kontak Recruitment is a Pastel Certified Recruiter which specializes in the recruitment of personnel on all career levels including the placement of temporary, contract as well as permanent staffing. We enjoy the personalized approach with regards to out candidates focusing on their needs and requirements as well as a personalized approach with our clients in delivering an excellent service.

Kontak Recruitment conducts business in an ethical and honest manner. We aim at building long term relationships that are to the mutual benefit of all parties. We offer a responsible and personalized service to clients and candidates. We encourage an employment environment that provides equal opportunities for all employees. All positions and applications remain confidential protecting the rights and interests of both the client and the candidates.

Our core focus is delivering a staffing solution in the niche fields of Pastel Consultants,finance as well as office support. As part of this service offering we include extensive reference and qualification checks as well as a criminal and credit check. Our focus is quality and we will present the most efficient and integrated ways of satisfying the skills need within the company.

Permanent staff placements – We strive to find the right fit and providing support to client and candidate during the first three months of the employment.

Temporary and Contract placements – We offer immediate access to staff on all levels on a flexible basis. Kontak Recruitment administers the payroll and all statutory returns.

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