Software Development Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in Centurion is looking for a Software Development Manager to join their team. You should have a least 5 years experience in the Financial Services Industry, with good understanding of of databases and financial transaction processing systems. You must have an Honours Degree.

POSITION INFO:
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:

• A Honours degree majoring in subjects related to Information Technology or Computer Science
• At least a theoretical knowledge of programming languages as evidenced by appropriate degrees or certification.
• Preferably the following in addition to the above:
• Certificates and/ or diplomas related to financial services and preferably short-term insurance
• Training in management, including project management and specifically agile methodologies
• Training in other business subjects, e.g. Accounting.

• Five years working experience in an IT environment meeting the following criteria:
• Financial services industry
• Hands-on involvement in a financial transaction processing systems.
• At least ten in-house software developers reporting into the position, possibly with some authority delegated to team leaders.

• At least ten years hands-on software development experience
• At least two years exposure to the short-term insurance industry

• Demonstrable knowledge of software development life cycle models
• Good knowledge of technology environments, including programming, hardware platforms, networks, telecommunications, and operations
• Strong appreciation of information security concepts.

• Excellent knowledge of toolsets to support software development, including automated test tools and source code management;
• In-depth knowledge of C# and SQL Server.