Software Development Lead

C. Steinweg – Handelsveem B.V.Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

23 days ago

Job description

The Software Development Lead is responsible for overseeing the design, development, maintenance, and support of in-house application software solutions. This role will manage a small team of developers and developer architects, ensuring high-quality delivery aligned with business needs and global IT standards. The incumbent will also scale development capacity through external partners when required and provide integration and development guidance to the Information Management team.

Key Job Functions :

Team Leadership & Delivery Oversight

Lead and mentor a team of developers and developer architects.
Oversee the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering, working with business analysts and product owners, to deployment and support.
Ensure adherence to coding standards, architectural principles, and secure development practices.
Manage workload distribution, performance reviews, and career development of team members.

Application Development & Integration

Ensure robust integration across systems using REST / SOAP APIs and middleware.

Maintain and optimise database interactions (MySQL, MSSQL, PostgreSQL).

Scaling & Partner Management

Identify when and how to augment internal capacity with external development partners.

Manage onboarding, quality assurance, and delivery of outsourced development resources.

Collaborate with the IT Vendor Manager to ensure alignment with procurement and contract standards.

Strategic Alignment & Collaboration

Work closely with the global application development team to align on reusable components, shared practices, and architectural standards.

Contribute to the evolution of the IT operating model, including cross-functional development capability and solution architecture.

Provide technical guidance to the Information Management team on development and integration technologies.

Governance & Quality Assurance

Ensure all development work is documented, tested (unit, regression), and compliant with security standards.

Support release management processes and coordinate with support engineers for production deployments.

Maintain visibility into dependencies and roadmap alignment across teams

Requirements

Education

Matric – Grade 12

BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum 7 years’ experience in software development, ideally within the freight / logistics industry.

Proven experience in leading development teams and managing application portfolios

Technical Skills

Strong grasp of OOP, MVC, and SOLID principles.

Experience with cloud platforms (Azure), server technologies (IIS, Apache, Nginx), and integration platforms & approaches (Tibco, Azure API management, Logic Apps).

Understanding of supply chain concepts including SCM, route optimisation, warehouse automation, and cross-border logistics.

Strategic thinking and problem-solving

Leadership and team development

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Adaptability and change management skills

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Conflict resolution skills to navigate challenging situations calmly.

Join Steinweg to ensure our services exceed client expectations. Apply now to become part of our dynamic team!

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