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At Derivco, we work alongside our clients who are considered giants in the industry, to create and develop the platform that hosts some of the best online casino games in the industry. We are also Platinum partners with vendors such as Microsoft and we are proud to say we employ over 2,500 of the brightest minds across our offices in the USA, South Africa, UK, Spain, Malta, Sweden and Australia. To work for Derivco means you will work with cutting-edge technology., in our designer offices. Our people are brilliant., our ideas fresh and our technology is trailblazing. You will be inspired, challenged, and stimulated every day and you will receive an extraordinary number of high-fives - rewarded for work well done. A place where you will feel as if you have found your intellectual and creative home. Sounds pretty awesome, right? Derivco is an equal opportunities employer. We value people as individuals with diverse opinions, cultures, lifestyles and circumstances and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to providing a productive working environment free from unfair and unlawful discrimination. As a member of our Durban office, the role of Software Engineering Manager is to lead a software engineering team, by being accountable for the end-to-end delivery of products and/or projects aligned to business objectives, processes and standards. Key Responsibilities: Software Delivery & Product/Project Management Responsible for each phase of the end-to-end Product/Project life cycle as applicable. Where applicable this includes inception, requirements, analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, infrastructure, capacity, performance, support, monitoring, and decommissioning as appropriate. Customer orientation - Responsible for creating and propagating a customer-orientated attitude within the team, whilst identifying and understanding the needs of all customers, and managing their expectations. Aligning product/project strategy with the business, customers (internal and external), and technology through collaboration. Ensure products/projects are compliant as required and remain relevant where applicable. Define, track and measure product business benefits realisation Maintains technical understanding and product(s) knowledge as well as general group product knowledge. Accountable for the reporting and analysis of the relevant performance metrics. Prioritisation and planning of Backlogs / Demand Pipelines and, where applicable, Product Roadmaps Ensures that company standards and processes are adhered to Understand the business requirements and plan what is to be implemented and when. Removes any bottlenecks preventing software delivery Bridge the gap between the business and the technical stakeholders Ensure risk mitigation plans are in place. Accountable for the software engineering life cycle. Team Management Participates in the recruitment of new staff, when necessary. Manages direct and indirect reports. Ensures that the team is appropriately resourced and members are equipped with the requisite skill set required for both current and future projects. Developing a training and career development plan for each team member. Facilitate regular performance development conversations and drive agreed actions to support team members' growth as well as their contribution to the team and company culture. Facilitates mentoring and coaching, as required. Manage relevant team budgets Ensures that the team is aligned with the company strategy and working towards achieving the strategy. Provides feedback to your manager on a regular basis, regarding team performance as well as product and project progress as applicable. Leads with a software engineering mindset Facilitate Continuous Improvement Continuously reviews processes (including inner sourcing) to maximize team and Derivco wide efficiencies. This would include software engineering maturity best practices. Continuously aim to improve the quality of the software and team effectiveness Continuously aim to automate as much of the development, testing, deployment and monitoring aspects of our software Stay abreast of software engineering best practices in the market to inform opportunities for improvement. Stakeholder Management Drive and communicate with peers and other active parties to drive the improvement of processes Continuously align with stakeholders to ensure adoption of change, integration and collaboration between dependent teams, products and services Effectively resolve escalated issues to ensure delivery and good stakeholder relationships Manage issues with appropriate urgency which includes resolution and communication with stakeholders in conjunction with the support process. Strategic Create and execute product/project technical and operational strategy that aligns with portfolio and group taking into consideration Products, Markets, Customers and Services. Facilitates an understanding of competitor analysis and market research to identify areas of opportunity and risk. Aligns with other teams as required to achieve objectives. Change Management Facilitates change management due to changing situational/organizational/market requirements Key Requirements: Demonstrable experience of leading and empowering a team of software developers / automation testers Have a people first attitude, instilling a high performing culture within the team Have a strong understanding of the end-to-end SDLC and a DevOps environment Why Join Derivco: Hybrid working model Opportunities for personal and professional growth Competitive salary package and benefits Discretionary bonuses Employee Wellness – eg.Onsite Gym/Gym allowance Employee Assistance Program School subsidies Study assistance 3 o’ Clock Friday (Monthly) Daily meal & beverage subsidy Company social events LI-PD1 Apply Now

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