219 Cross Platform Development jobs in South Africa

Reference: BIT002649-MNa-1
A client in the financial services sector is looking for an Application Development Manager who will join their fund/life investments team to oversee 15 people, including DevOps, BA, Jira Analyst teams, and a host of developers ranging from junior to senior.

Qualifications:

• BCom Informatics / BEng / BSc
• ITIL or equivalent certification

• 8 to 10 years' experience
• C#, .NET, Angular, Azure experience
• Experience in leading a large team
• IT Strategy

• Manage audits, risks, and compliance requirements
• Work on key projects with stakeholders to design and develop transactional websites
• Responsible for the full SDLC function
• Handle all new development as well as maintenance of applications
• Technical owner function
• Manage vendors

A unique opportunity to join a JSE listed financial organisation that continually delivers excellent results and growth that exceed all competitors in the market. Become part of a team working on key projects in Wealth Management in partnership with business stakeholders to deliver great value with an opportunity to make a real impact.

Be an integral part of digitising our client journeys through changes to websites and software applications to meet both functional and technical requirements in producing quality solutions.

1. Key strategic manager responsible for planning, organising, monitoring and controlling all aspects of the SDLC.
2. Manage new strategic development as well as maintenance of existing applications.
3. Conduct weekly negotiations between business and project team to build consensus on the prioritization of requests.
4. Act as the technical owner of a set of applications.
5. Manage the relationship with business owners and ensure that business objectives are reflected in the technical processes which they manage.
6. Ensure an appropriate supply of technical experts to fill available positions in the delivery portfolios.
7. Manage a project or set of projects in a programme related to their technical application set.
8. Ensure that the application remains adaptive to emerging client needs in its lifetime.
9. Extend or design new operational processes.
10. Manage relationships with 3rd party vendors in terms of commercial and service delivery.
11. People management, including providing guidance and skill development and being accountable for performance metrics of all direct reports.
12. Contribute towards IT and business strategy development.
13. Drive continuous improvements to team practices and operational environments.
14. Ensure that security forms an integral part of all technology capabilities.
15. Manage all audits, risks & compliance requirements to ensure adherence to regulations.

1. Agile or equivalent contemporary development methodology certification.
2. ITIL or equivalent certification.
3. Demonstrated experience in managing a scrum team.

Should you not have had a response within 14 days please consider your application as unsuccessful.

Responsibilities:

• Define and document system architecture aligned with enterprise guidelines

• Integrate applications and data for cohesive user experiences

• Optimize systems for performance, availability, security, and cost

• Collaborate with developers and vendors for solution implementation

• Ensure regulatory compliance

• Propose IT solutions to company challenges

Skills:

• System design and integration

• Cloud experience

• Strong numeracy

• Proven track record of project delivery

Mandatory Requirements:

• BSc in Information Systems or relevant field

• Minimum 8 years experience in IT

Advantageous Skills:

• Broad software development experience (.Net/Java/Python)

• Low-code development

• Data warehousing

• Microsoft Azure experience

Required Competencies:

• Problem-solving and dealing with complexity

• Planning, organizing, and coordinating

• Interpersonal and communication skills (verbal/written)

• Solutions-driven

• Strong analytical and numeracy skills

Our client in the IT industry is currently looking to employ a Software Development Team Lead, based in Platterkloof, Cape Town.

Requirements:

Minimum of 3 years in a leadership role.

Strong architecture and DevOps experience.

CRM/CMS systems background.

Proficiency in:

C# (.NET 9) , ASP.NET Core (MVC, Web API, Razor, Blazor)

VB.NET (Windows Forms, WPF, console apps)

Entity Framework Core (code-first, migrations, LINQ)

PHP 7/8/8.1 with Composer

T-SQL (complex stored procedures)

Primary Responsibilities:

Lead a talented software team to deliver business-critical applications.

Drive innovation from concept to deployment.

Oversee the full software development lifecycle.

Implement and maintain coding standards and best practices.

Manage and mentor developers to improve skills and productivity.

Collaborate with stakeholders to define system requirements and solutions.

Ensure systems are secure, scalable, and meet performance targets.

Coordinate DevOps processes including CI/CD, testing, and deployment.

Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing software.

Prepare technical documentation for internal and external use.

Manage deadlines and deliverables through effective communication and planning.

Other:

This is an office-based role; no remote work option is available.

You may be required to perform duties outside the job description where necessary for the success of the team and projects.

Please note: If you do not receive a response within two weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

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Reference: BIT002683-Cha-1

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Application Development Manager to lead our dynamic team in the creation, deployment, and enhancement of cutting-edge applications and systems software.

Responsibilities:

• Development and Deployment Management: Oversee the development and deployment of new applications and enhancements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Business Requirements: Ensure development projects meet business requirements and objectives.
• Team Leadership: Provide direction to the application development team, fostering collaboration and excellence in support of business applications.
• Systems Analysis: Review existing applications for effectiveness, efficiency, and improvement strategies.
• Research and Recommendation: Research and recommend software products/services for procurement and development efforts.
• Feasibility Studies: Coordinate feasibility studies for software and system products, offering valuable insights based on findings.
• Documentation and Standards: Develop and maintain project plans, application/systems documents, and standards.
• Project Management: Interact with project teams to ensure successful project delivery within set timelines and budgets. Create and maintain project plans, budgets, and reports.
• Operational Responsibility: Have tactical and operational responsibility for project teams, defining, monitoring, and updating development plans.
• Team Building: Select individuals aligned with ICT goals, managing their contributions effectively within the organization.
• Reporting and Delegation: Establish effective reporting lines, delegate responsibilities, and set clear goals and objectives.
• Financial Accountability: Manage budgeting, resource allocation, development, and training within the designated area.
• Compliance and Standards: Ensure adherence to industry quality standards for production systems and change management.
• Decision-making and Execution: Responsible for decision-making and execution within the domain of responsibility.
• Process Adherence: Establish structured processes in line with global best practices in Software Development, Project Management, Testing, and ICT Governance.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Computer Science or Information Technology.
• Proficiency in Software Solutions, Application Architecture, and Design Thinking.
• IT certifications such as ITIL are preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Understanding of Business/System Analysis.
• Proficiency in SDLC conceptual model.
• Technical and Behavioral Competencies.
• High-level understanding of budgeting and cost control.
• Intermediate level of strategic planning and objectives.
• Decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management.
• Ability to maintain standards and policies.

If you possess the skills and experience required for this role, we invite you to apply and become an integral part of an innovative team.