Software Development Leader

Role Title: Software Development Leader

Purpose of the Role: To lead and unify the software development teams under a single strategic vision, fostering collaboration, technical excellence, and delivery of high-impact solutions aligned with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & Team Building:
• Establish a cohesive and collaborative culture across all software teams.
• Mentor and develop team leads and engineers, promoting ownership and accountability.
• Resolve interpersonal and inter-team conflicts constructively.
• Strategic Direction:
• Align software initiatives with business objectives and innovation goals.
• Consolidate fragmented efforts into a unified roadmap with clear milestones.
• Drive adoption of modern development practices, tools, and architectures.
• Project & Process Management:
• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of software projects.
• Implement agile methodologies and continuous improvement processes.
• Ensure transparency in progress, risks, and resource allocation.
• Technical Oversight:
• Provide architectural guidance and ensure scalable, maintainable solutions.
• Evaluate and integrate emerging technologies where appropriate.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Stakeholder Communication:
• Act as the primary liaison between software teams and other departments.
• Communicate technical decisions and project status to leadership clearly.
• Foster trust and credibility with internal and external stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience managing cross-functional software teams.
• Strong technical background in modern web/backend technologies (e.g., Django, PostgreSQL, cloud platforms)
• Effective communication skills; motivated and passionate; excellent interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Strategic thinker with a bias for action and delivery.
• Experience in transforming legacy systems and driving innovation.