Job Description

Lead high-performing DevOps teams delivering critical automotive ordering pipeline systems!
Combine technical expertise with Agile leadership to drive operational excellence and guide teams using Java, Angular, and modern cloud technologies!
Become the expert leader behind innovative production order management platforms, where your Agile mastery and technical background will create seamless team performance and operational excellence that supports global manufacturing operations!
? Expert-level Agile leadership with technical proficiency in Java SpringBoot, Angular, AWS
? Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours
? End-to-end ownership of team delivery, operations, and performance
POSITION: Contract: 01 February 2026 - 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE: 10+ Years IT experience (5+ years as developer)
COMMENCEMENT: 01 February 2026
LOCATION: Hybrid: Midrand/Menlyn/Rosslyn/Home Office rotation
TEAM: Production Order Central Vehicle Pipeline (POCVP)
Qualifications / Experience

• IT Degree / Diploma / Equivalent years of experience
• Agile/Scrum certification
• Project Management qualification (Advantageous)
• 10+ years experience in an IT domain
• 5+ years of that as a developer

Essential Skills Requirements

• Ability to manage and steer a Team to deliver on time with the required quality and to run high performing DevOps Team(s) using the teams' specific hybrid Agile methodology
• Strong technical background with solid skills in Java SpringBoot, Angular, SQL, Kafka, MQ, AWS, execution of Linux commands
• Strong operational management capabilities including incident management and troubleshooting, operational processes and lifecycle management
• Proficient in Agile Methodology, JIRA, Confluence
• Strong administrative skills so as to correctly set up planning, reviews and retrospectives, status reporting and so on
• Proven experience in a strong leadership capacity with excellent emotional intelligence

Advantageous Skills Requirements

• A technical development background in the technology stack used (Angular, Springboot, Java, Postgres) is ideal
• Project Management experience
• Knowledge of group and our AWM (Agile Working Model)
• German speaker

Role Requirements
Team Leadership & Delivery:

• Takes ownership and responsibility for all aspects of the Team's delivery and performance
• Drives topics related to team morale & culture, coaching of team members, continuous improvement, internal and external communication and transparency
• Supports one or more Feature Teams in complex Products / Sub-products up to Domain level
• Assists with other project / product- and team coordination tasks when required

Agile Facilitation:

• Guides the team on the use and application of Agile/Scrum methodologies and practices, as well as the group Agile Working Model
• Co-ordinates PI (Domain Cycle) planning and supports the Product Owner with grooming processes and product backlog management
• Co-ordinates and leads relevant Agile Ceremonies and drives the resolution of Impediments

Operations Management:

• Lead Operations teams to manage incident resolution within defined timelines
• Ensure feature teams adhere to operational processes
• Oversee deployment and release processes
• Monitor and ensure compliance with Operational and Security KPIs
• Evaluate, approve, and present changes to Change Advisory Boards (CABs)

Strategic Collaboration:

• Collaborates with stakeholders across multiple sites/locations
• Responsible, together with their stakeholders, determine the strategic direction of the product and prioritize the content of the product backlog in terms of available resources, such as a budget and capacity, and customer benefit
• Manage all activities which are necessary for the development, operations and maintenance of software and IT solutions

Additional Responsibilities:

• Flexibility to perform business analysis, technical analysis and systems analysis tasks as the team may have need
• Other responsibilities as per AWM Charter or as decided by department manager

NB:
South African citizens/residents preferred. Valid work permit holders will be considered. By applying, you consent to be added to the database and to receive updates until you unsubscribe. If you do not receive a response within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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