Job Description

Structural Information
Job number: 10028010
Job title: Snr Manager: Digital & Integration DevOp
Job grade: M4
Group/ BU: CSB
Division: Digital & Information
Span of control: 5-10
Reports to: Executive Management
Core Description
Manage software development teams responsible for digital front-end, middleware and backend applications development. Apply knowledge of software architecture to manage software development tasks associated with developing, debugging or designing software applications, operating systems and databases according to provided design specifications. Ensure that the development teams are functioning optimally and adhere to the development principles and practices. Be responsible to manage, shape and motivate a number of Agile delivery teams.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide vision and leadership to various multifunctional software development teams
- Develop, manage and prepare the software development team
- Lead a specialized area which may have diverse functional elements
- Frequently interacts with supervisors and/or functional peer group managers
- Conduct regular performance appraisals with the team and assist in setting targets/ objectives
- Recognise good performance, identify and manage under performance and represent development teams at senior management level
- Ensure development team is performing at its optimum level by creating and developing a culture of teamwork and collaboration within the team
- Regularly report team utilisation, velocity of development teams and identify longer term resource needs
- Manage Team Leads to enable delegation and resource control within the project lifecycle from inception to completion
- Keep your team continuously motivated and engaged with the project
- Keep up with industry by following trends, reviewing applicability and making improvement recommendations on technology and processes.
- Champion the values and benefits of Agile and DevOps culture in the teams
- Inspect and quality assure code delivered by the development teams
- Ensure best practice adherence of software principles and practices to achieve efficient and clean code by the development teams
Core Competencies
FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE
Software development cycles and quality assurance processes; QA, software testing automation and DevOps; Software engineering fundamentals; Applications architecture as well as the general software development landscape
FUNCTIONAL SKILLS
Technologies: Java SE, EE; JavaScript; HTML5/CSS; Node.js; Angular; PHP; MYSQL; JQuery; Drupal; Microservices; GIT; MariaDB; Ubuntu/ RedHat/ OEL/ Linux; Containers (Docker, OpenShift, Kubernetes)
ATTITUDES/ LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Business Leadership; Market Leadership; Personal Leadership; People Leadership; Thought Leadership; Values aligned with Telkom Values (CHART)
Certifications
Education

• NQF 6: 3 year Diploma/ National Diploma in Computer Science or Engineering

Experience

• 7 Years relevant experience, of which at least 2 years on management level

Additional Information
Qualifications and Experience:
Certification:

• Industry or development platforms certifications advantageous

Experience:

• 2 years experience software development teams management/ team lead with demonstrable skills of project delivery and 5 years solid software development experience.
• Telecommunications experience advantageous. TM Forum API and Process understanding advantageous.
• Technical/ Systems design experience would be an advantage.
• Experience managing software development teams.
• Experience and understanding of technical considerations for cross product projects.

Special Requirements:

• A record of successful delivery of software applications as an individual, team leader and Software Development Manager.
• Manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of software development cycles and quality assurance processes.
• Strong understanding of QA, software testing automation and DevOps.
• The ability to build applications within an enterprise environment.
• Solid understanding of software engineering fundamentals.
• An understanding of applications architecture as well as the general software development landscape.
• Experience collaborating with product managers, designers, and other team leaders in cross-functional groups.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to customers, executives and non-technical leaders.
• Demonstrated leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication skills, analytical skills, thorough understanding of product development.
• Flexibility to learn new languages and software.
• Ability to explore alternative processes, methods and tackle each situation
• Must work well under pressure, working on simultaneous tasks at once.
• Research, analysis, design and implementation skills advantageous.
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members.
• Accountability of overall product and of existing team.
• Problem Solver displaying critical thinking skills.
• A self-starter - able to act on own initiative and demonstrate drive and determination.
• Highly motivated and a fast learner who can adapt to change.

Special Requirements
Physical Requirements
Key Stakeholders
Development, Operations, Business Support, Business Analysts, Testing, Architecture, 3rd party vendors

Skills Required