Software Development Manager

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or similar information technology related degree
• 7+ years IT experience
• 3+ years in a leadership role
• Experience in Software Development environments
• SQL Service database experience
• IT Governance , Cybersecurity and Project Management experience
• Experience with managing third-party service providers
• Advantageous certificates: ITIL Foundation, COBIT Foundation, PMP/Prince2, ISO 27001, CISA, Microsoft Certificates

Technical skills required:

• SQL Service
• Database Design & Administration
• Systems Analysis
• Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC)
• Source Control (Grit)
• Change Management
• API Integrations
• Microsoft Service Environments
• Cybersecurity Principles

Advantageous skills:

• VB.Net
• C#
• Microsoft Azure
• PowerBI
• Power Platform
• LIMS Platforms
• Laboratory Information Systems
• Environmental Monitoring Systems

Responsibilities:

Strategic leadership role responsible for:

• IT Governance & Compliance
• Digital Transformation & Strategy
• ALICE/ LIMS Implementation
• Software Development Oversight
• Cybersecurity Management
• Database & Data Governance
• Vendor & Service Provider Management
• Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
• Technical Quality Assurance
• Developer Backup & Continuity

• Development IT governance framework and policies
• Manage IT audits and track findings
• Manage IT risk register
• Ensure POPIA and information security compliance
• Maintain IT asset, software & license registers
• Report to Executive Management

• Develop digitalization roadmap
• Identify automation and optimization opportunities
• Lead digital initiatives across the business
• Evaluate new technologies
• Align technology with business strateg

• Lead ALICE and Future LIMS implementations
• Manage data migration, integration and UAT
• Coordinate vendors & Project timelines
• Ensure user adoption and deployment
• Manage future system enhancements

• Manage internal Software Developer
• Review code, architecture and database changes
• Approve releases prior to deployment
• Ensure source control testing and documentation
• Oversee SDLC and change management

• Lead Cyber Security Improvement Programme
• Implement MFA
• Coordinate Vulnerability assessment
• Manage endpoint protection and monitory
• Ensure compliance with group Security Framework
• Conduct awareness training and incident response

• Manage SQL Server database
• Oversee backup, recovery and performance
• Maintain DR & BC plans
• Provide technical backup during developer absence
• Reduce key-person dependency through knowledge transfer

Direct Reports:

• Software Developer
• Future IT Support technicians
• External IT Service Providers (VPNT)
• Software Vendors & Implementation Partners

• Successful implementation of ALICE and digitalization initiatives
• Closure of IT Audit finding
• Improved cybersecurity maturity
• Successful annual DR resting
• System availability and reliability targets achieved
• Reduced key-person dependency
• Completion of technical documentation
• Effective management of system changes and releases

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.