Head of Software Development

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB007957/Sipho

Date posted:

Tuesday, August 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Role Overview:

The Head of Software Development will lead and scale the organisation’s software development function, overseeing a team of 30–35 developers across front-end, back-end, and mobile platforms. This individual will be responsible for driving technical excellence, delivering large-scale, high-performance systems, and ensuring innovative, customer-focused solutions. The ideal candidate is a seasoned development leader with extensive hands-on expertise in C#, .NET, and mobile application development

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Provide strategic and technical leadership across all software development initiatives
Manage, mentor, and grow a team of 30–35 staff, including 6 direct reporting managers/team leads
Drive the design, development, and delivery of enterprise-scale software solutions across web, mobile, front-end, and back-end platforms
Ensure best practices in coding standards, architecture, testing, and continuous integration/deployment
Partner with product, business, and IT stakeholders to align development efforts with business objectives
Oversee resource allocation, project timelines, and performance metrics to ensure delivery of high-quality solutions on time
Stay ahead of industry trends, introducing modern development tools, frameworks, and methodologies
Build a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the development teams

Required Skills & Experience:

Minimum 10 years’ hands-on development experience, including C#/.NET and mobile application development
Proven leadership experience managing large-scale software development teams (30+ staff)with at least 6 direct reports
Demonstrated experience in delivering enterprise-grade, high-volume software solutions
Strong expertise in:
- .NET Framework / .NET Core
- Mobile development(iOS, Android, cross-platform frameworks)
- Front-end technologies(Angular, React, or similar)
- Back-end systems(APIs, databases, cloud platforms)
Postgraduate qualification in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Excellent understanding of Agile, DevOps, and modern software development lifecycle methodologies
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

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