Head of Software Development

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000748/PN

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the software sector is seeking a professional Head of Software Development. Role is permanent

POSITION INFO:
Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent work experience
5+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams with the above accountabilities Experience with business applications supporting Sales, Engineering, Supply Chain, and/or manufacturing advantageous
Strong consultative and advisory skills, with a focus on strategic thinking and problem-solving Experience in traditional and agile delivery methodologies, including Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and Lean
5-10 years equivalent work experience in a leadership role, overseeing software development initiatives
An MS, MBA or related advanced degree is a plus
A minimum of 10 years in software development, project management, process development, and resource management
Microsoft Azure (preferred) and or AWS cloud Architectures
Low code platforms such as PowerApps or Mendix
Strong experience in Microsoft development technologies and languages including C# and ASP.Net
Experience with iPaaS products such as Boomi and common integration patterns
Use of Generative AI coding assistance and practices
TOGAF and/or Archimate
Lean Six Sigma or similar
Data analytics experience

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