Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Development Manager

Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital  •  South Africa (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

Development Manager

Key Responsibilities
Team & Resource Management
  • Lead the day-to-day activities of the development team across support, enhancement, and project streams.
  • Perform detailed resource and capacity planning based on current skills and future pipeline.
  • Maintain an up-to-date team skill matrix and plan upskilling initiatives.
  • Drive mentorship, performance management, and succession planning.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex technical and delivery issues.
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning.
Architectural & Technical Oversight
  • Collaborate closely with the Solutions Architect, Infrastructure Manager, and the Enterprise Architect to enforce architectural standards and technical direction.
  • Lead architectural and technical design reviews for new features and systems.
  • Review and validate development stories for alignment with architectural guidelines and standards.
  • Ensure reusability, scalability, security, and maintainability of technical solutions.
  • Provide technical consulting during backlog grooming and planning ceremonies.
Planning, Grooming & Estimation
  • Participate in sprint planning and backlog grooming to validate feasibility, complexity, and alignment.
  • Ensure realistic and data-informed effort estimations by engaging developers and QA early.
  • Continuously refine estimation models using historical velocity and performance metrics.
  • Plan project deliverables into iterative sprints aligned to Agile methodology to ensure continuous delivery and efficiency to meet deadlines.
Process & Delivery Management
  • Ensure adherence to SDLC processes, CI/CD pipelines, code reviews, and testing protocols.
  • Work with the PMO and Project Managers, QA Lead, and Scrum Master to prioritize work aligned with business demand and capacity.
  • Oversee delivery milestones and ensure smooth transitions between development, QA, and deployment.
Stakeholder & Strategic Collaboration
  • Partner with Product Owners, Project Managers, Solutions Architect, and business stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical deliverables.
  • Drive technical excellence and innovation aligned with enterprise goals.
  • Advocate for automation, standardisation, and reduction of technical debt.
Required Experience & Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent.
  • 8+ years of software development experience, with 5+ years as a Full Stack Developer.
  • At least 3 years in a management or technical leadership role.
  • Proven experience working in agile development environments with cross-functional teams.
  • Experience with architectural reviews and capacity planning in modern enterprise software delivery.
Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

About Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.

We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.

We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:

- FMGC

- Finance, Banking and Insurance

- Manufacturing and Processing

- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction

- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care

- Logistics and Supply Chain

- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications

- Waste Management and Sanitation Services

- Renewable and Alternative Energy

- Retail and Commercial Property

- Agriculture and Production

- Government and Public Services

- Call Centre and Customer Support Services

Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.

This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.

We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.

Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.

We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bedfordview, ZA
Year Founded
1989
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