Purpose of the Position:Provide Technical and Team Leadership for the UI Development Team with individual contribution responsibility to Develop the Complex Decoder Stack comprising of multiple inhouse and vendor components while delivering on a holistic satellite operator solution.Collaborating with architects to design and deliver STB features and solutions for business requirements.Process improvement initiatives for integration of STB and Head End software componentsTraining, coaching, mentorship, succession planning, recognition and retention planning.QualificationsB.Sc (Electronic and/or Computer Engineering) or similar qualificationA Degree in Business Management or equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification would be preferred.Post Graduate Degree advantageousExperienceTypically, 8+ years of experience in a Consumer Electronic and Embedded Software Stack Development, Tools and Technologies, working through the Design, Development, Testing, Release cycle and Software delivery.Solid experience in Java development for multiple platforms (Windows, Linux and embedded devices)Strong experience in Core Java, Object Orientated principles and design patternsDatabase Design and Management tools (SQLite, etc.).Understanding of Video Streaming and Control Protocols (TCP/IP, UDP, RTP, RTMP, Multicast handling, RTSP, DIAL, SSDP, HTTP, HLS, WebRTC)Nice to have experience in Embedded C/C++Understanding of Web technologies, HTML, Javascript, CSSUnderstanding of Video Encryption, Decryption, Multiplexing.Nice to have understanding of Android TVLeadership / Management experienceExperience of Performance Management and driving Team EfficienciesKnowledge of Employee Relationship regulations/lawsKnowledge of Industry-wide best practices of Processes, Development Methodologies and Tools for Embedded DevelopmentOperational Delivery:Individually responsible for delivering on project requirements.Assist UI Manager with formulation of the Development line function strategy.Process Improvement initiative for Software Development across different platforms and different Technologies.Team budget planning, recons purchase ordersLead integration strategies of different branches dependency mapping activities for the various work packages of the releaseDay to day leadership of team members across CFTsResponsible for knowledge Transfer within the team (Presentations documentation)Assign team members to project teams based on the requirement for that projectAnalyze the requirements of different work package and assist in product team with identifying requirements for a featureReview work breakdown structure, estimation and risk identification and mitigationInfrastructure requirements planning trackingDefect triage, engineering validation, technical recommendations (incl. approach focus) lifecycle managementResponsible for FOSS execution and ReportingResponsible for the quality of code delivery with process improvements and using Static code analysis and review toolsEvaluate Memory Management and ensuring Performance of the software within the benchmarkHandle Work package escalations from work packages