Head of Software Engineering

Recruiter:

Mindworx Consulting

Job Ref:

JNB008055/MNT

Date posted:

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Job Purpose:

The Head of Software Engineering will lead and scale the software engineering function across multiple teams, driving innovation, delivery excellence, and technical strategy. The role requires a strong background in .NET Core development, mobile application design (iOS/Android), and enterprise-level software architecture. The successful candidate will ensure that the organisation’s technology solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with business goals

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership:

Define and execute the software engineering strategy in alignment with the company’s vision and business objectives.

Team Management:

Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse engineering team of 30–35 members, including 6 direct reports (Software Development Managers, Architects, and Leads).

Technical Oversight:

Provide architectural direction and best practices for enterprise-grade systems built on .NET Core, C#, and mobile technologies (Flutter, Xamarin, MAUI, React Native, etc.)

Innovation and Delivery:

Drive agile and DevOps practices to ensure timely and high-quality software releases

Collaboration:

Work closely with Product, Infrastructure, Security, and Data teams to deliver integrated solutions

Quality and Performance:

Ensure robust CI/CD pipelines, code quality standards, and continuous improvement in engineering processes

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

Manage technical partnerships, budgets, and stakeholder expectations

Future Readiness:

Stay ahead of emerging technologies, frameworks, and cloud innovations to enhance software delivery

Qualifications and Experience:
Education:

Minimum Honours Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

Experience:

10+ years of software development experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity
Proven experience leading large-scale software teams (20+ engineers)
Extensive hands-on expertise in .NET Core, C#, ASP.NET, and related frameworks
Solid experience in mobile application development (native or cross-platform)
Strong understanding of cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
Exposure to front-end frameworks such as Angular, React, or Blazor is advantageous
Strong background in DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and microservices architecture

Preferred Certifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) or SAFe Certification
TOGAF or equivalent architecture certification

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