Software Engineering Manager (C#)PermanentCape Town (Hybrid)An established Fintech company has a Software Engineering Manager position available. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will oversee multiple front end delivery teams in our Engineering Department. You will lead and manage a group of software engineers to design, develop and maintain software applications. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects, the high quality of software development, and the continuous growth and development of the engineering teams.Responsibilities:Lead and manage multiple teams of software engineers and provide technical leadership, mentoring and coachingWork closely with our Head of Engineering to develop and implement software engineering best practices and ensure they are consistently applied across all teamsCollaborate with cross-functional teams, such as product management and quality assurance, to ensure effective communication and coordinationWork with technical leads to define project scope, objectives, and timelines and track progress against those objectivesManage project priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects across multiple teamsIdentify and address project risks and issues and take corrective actions to keep projects on trackOversee the hiring process for new team members and ensure teams are staffed with the appropriate level of resourcesFoster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering teams, encouraging experimentation and new ideasThe Competencies were after:Strong technical background in software development.You should be knowledgeable about C#, software development methodologies, and best practices.Lead and motivate teams of developers to work together effectively and achieve project goals.You should be able to provide direction, set priorities, and provide feedback to team members.Effective communicator, able to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and team members.You should be able to communicate project progress, status, and issues to the team and management.Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, manage schedules, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.Build and maintain strong, cohesive teams.You should be able to identify and address team members' strengths and weaknesses, provide feedback, and create a supportive work environment.Think strategically, with a focus on long-term goals and objectives.You should be able to identify trends and emerging technologies and develop plans to leverage them.Adaptable, begin able to adjust plans and strategies in response to changing circumstances or new information.Identify and solve problems as they arise.You should be able to analyse complex issues and develop solutions that are feasible, effective, and cost-efficient.The skills and experience were looking for:Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related fieldProven experience managing multiple software engineering teams and delivering high-quality software productsExperience with software development methodologies, such as agile, and software engineering best practices, such as code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integrationStrong technical skills and ability to lead teams working with multiple programming languages and technologiesExcellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teamsAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectivelyStrong leadership skills and ability to motivate and mentor team membersExperience with project management tools, such as JIRA, and version control systems, such as GitExperience with integrating with third party providers and managing provider relationshipsProven experience of full stack software development including front end frameworks or libraries such as React, Vue or AngularStrong technical skills across Azure cloud, Infrastructure, .NET Core, C#, SQL Server, MVC, Microservices, Serverless components, Distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, messaging, EDA, scripting, Durable functions#J-18808-Ljbffr