Application Development Manager

Location Cape Town
Discipline: IT & Telecoms
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Jacqui Dill

Contact email: jacqui@networkersint.co.za
Job ref: 42879
Published: 2 days ago

 This opportunity is looking for a seasoned IT professional to take the reins of application development and maintenance for a forward-thinking organisation. Does driving technical excellence, mentoring high-performing teams, and aligning tech strategy with business goals resonate with you?

What Your Day Will Look Like

You’ll lead a team of developers, DevOps engineers, and technical leads to deliver scalable, secure, and high-quality enterprise applications. Your day will include:

  • Defining and executing development strategies aligned with business objectives.

  • Overseeing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).

  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

  • Driving innovation through CI/CD, automation, and cloud technologies.

  • Ensuring compliance with industry standards and data privacy regulations.

  • Promoting continuous improvement and technical excellence.

What You Bring to the Table
  • Proven experience in software development and technical leadership.

  • Solid background in delivering enterprise-level applications.

  • Strong understanding of software architecture, design patterns, and best practices.

  • Hands-on knowledge of modern tech stacks (Java, .NET, SQL, Spring Boot, Angular, React).

  • Familiarity with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).

  • A visionary mindset with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.

  • Ability to align technical goals with business strategy and inspire teams to deliver.