Head of Software Development

1 month ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, Saudi Arabia BETSoftware Full time

Job Description

We Want You:

  • Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of software development? BET Software is seeking a visionary Head of Software Development to lead our innovative team and drive our technological strategy. In this pivotal role, you will guide our software development process, ensuring excellence and consistency with Agile methodologies. Collaborate with Product Managers and Owners to meet customer needs and set priorities. If you are passionate about fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence, and ready to shape the future of technology with us, we want to hear from you. Apply now and join us in delivering cutting-edge solutions.

You Bring:

  • At least 3-5 years' experience managing software development teams and team leads.
  • At least 10 years in a technical role within the IT software development industry.
  • Prior experience ensuring timely project delivery.
  • Provide technical and architectural guidance to development team.
  • Ensure development standards and development SDLC is adhered to by the development team.
  • Ensure that the skills and experience of Software Development teams are consistent with its technological and business needs for current and future services.
  • Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced growing environment.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Reporting skills at Executive Management and Board level.
  • Stakeholder Management.

What You'll Do:

  • Manage the design, delivery and continuous improvement of IT solutions across the organisation in support of increasing the organisation's levels of automation and innovation.
  • Partner with individual operational departments to provide technical solutions to business requirement, manage expectation and ensure the delivered solution is fit for purpose and is delivered on time based on provided deadlines.
  • Utilise a variety of the Technical tools that are provided to ensure maximum effectiveness of IT solutions. These tools will be based on industry best practices.
  • Be a leader that sets the standard and expectations through example in his/her conduct, work ethic, integrity and character. Must be an inspiration to others and set a level of coding standards that need to be a benchmark for others to follow.
  • Demonstrate the ability to successfully develop, adapt and deliver Software solutions utilising skills in software design, program design and development using the latest software development methodologies. Effectively document these solutions for maintenance and hand these over for support.
  • Take full responsibility of tasks and projects assigned and make the necessary corrections to bring these projects into alignment with business expectation.
  • Lead discussions in the adoption of new technologies and be part of a committee dedicated to the continuous improvement of internal coding standards.
  • Ensure that the stakeholders are completely aware of the effectiveness of the solution and are trained in the correct use of the delivered software.
  • Create and maintain a positive and professional environment conducive to software development and mentoring.
  • Report on Software project deliverables to ensure all stakeholders are kept up to date on progress and ensure that deadlines are met.
  • Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written. Willingness to work overtime to ensure the delivery of projects assigned and communicate effectively when timelines are in danger of not being met.
  • Mentor Junior and Intermediate Developers by periodically reviewing checked in code to ensure that the standards expected are met and the logic within the code base is sound.
  • To oversee a team of Developers.

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