Snr Manager: Digital & Integration DevOp at Telkom

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