Head, Software Development at Deloitte

Description

Our client, a trusted provider of secure & innovative Digital Payment Products and Solutions in the Financial Technology industry is currently recruiting to fill the role of Head, Software Development.

Job Purpose

The Head, Software Development is a leadership role accountable for the successful delivery of software Development projects in the Company and managing a team of Developers. To be successful, the post holder will need to collaborate with the Product Management, Design, Quality Engineering, Technical Architecture, and Systems organizations on everything from roadmap estimation to project execution and delivery.

Key Responsibilities/Accountabilities

Leadership

• Lead and manage the Software Development team to deliver software, infrastructure and architecture that meets the needs of users.

• Ensure delivery is consistent with Agile processes across the team.

• Work effectively with Product Owners (Internal and External) to ensure delivery against agreed priorities.

• Implement mechanisms to monitor, manage and provide progress on all software development activities;

• Accountable for the on time and quality delivery of software development projects.

• Create, implement and maintain a continuous improvement plan for software development.

• Working closely with all stake holders with the aim of meeting current and future user needs;

• Identifying and implementing technology trends that will be able to support the future success of the business;

• Articulating to colleagues, and all stakeholders the company’s vision as well as short term and long term goals.

• Understanding the use cases (and/or user stories) in order to oversee the design of the architecture for the products to be built.

• Ensuring that technology standards and best practices are maintained across the organization.

• To drive consistent standards and approaches throughout the development team.

Communication And Information

• Report to the CTO and meet with other senior Management Team as and when needed.

• As necessary, participate in and co-ordinate the software development activities of the Company

• Ensure effective internal communications both within the software development team and across the Company

Staffing, Management And Resources

• Ensure that the skills and experience of Software Development teams are consistent with its scientific, technological and business needs for providing quality in present and future services.

• Establish clear structures and succession plans aligned with appropriate responsibilities, accountabilities and personal development for all Software Development in line with any anticipated growth and expansion.

• Provide support for all staff in keeping with the Company's QMS

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer information technology, computer science, software engineering, or a related field.

• At least 7 years of proven experience managing IT infrastructure and services.

• Minimum of 5 years of managerial skills

• Experience with computer networks, network administration, network installation and programming.

• Management and leadership skills.

• Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.

• Highly organized and detail oriented.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.