Software Development Manager We're looking for an experienced Software Development Manager to join a growing engineering function responsible for building and evolving customer‑facing SaaS products in the B2B sales and marketing space. This role combines hands‑on technical leadership with people management. You'll be accountable for the performance, development, and engagement of a group of software engineers, while also maintaining a strong influence over code quality, engineering standards, and delivery efficiency. You'll be comfortable working within a modern technology stack (NodeJS/NestJS, Vue, Redis, SQL Server, Snowflake), able to dive into the code when needed, and confident setting direction for scalable, maintainable systems. This position suits someone with a strong engineering background who has progressed into leadership and enjoys enabling teams to do their best work. Key Responsibilities Performance Management Set, track, and evaluate performance metrics to ensure high standards of quality and productivity. Act as a guardian of engineering standards, ensuring systems are maintainable and optimised for long‑term performance. Provide clear, constructive feedback and support engineers in overcoming challenges. Continuously improve performance management processes to promote accountability and transparency. People Management Line manage a group of software engineers, supporting personal development and performance. Lead, mentor, and coach team members, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Conduct regular 1:1s and performance reviews focused on growth, skills development, and engagement. Identify development needs and help deliver or source appropriate training opportunities. Recruitment and Retention Support hiring by identifying capability gaps, participating in interviews, and helping select high‑quality candidates. Drive retention initiatives that keep engineers motivated, engaged, and progressing in their careers. Continuous Improvement Promote a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging teams to share ideas and refine ways of working. Identify and introduce best practices, tools, and processes that improve delivery, quality, and well‑being. Facilitate retrospectives and reflective sessions to drive learning and improvement. Culture and Engagement Build a high‑trust, collaborative engineering culture with strong communication and teamwork. Lead by example, role‑modeling values and contributing to a healthy, positive working environment. About You You’ll bring: Significant experience in a SaaS environment delivering clean, efficient software using SOLID principles and established design patterns. A strong background as a hands‑on software engineer, with the ability and willingness to get into the code when required. Experience working with mature DevOps practices and modern CI/CD pipelines. A solid understanding of building and operating maintainable, secure, and scalable systems. Experience with automated testing and quality assurance. A proven track record of leading engineering teams working on complex or distributed systems. Strong problem‑solving ability and the aptitude to learn new tools and technologies quickly. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills. A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline from a recognised institution. What’s on Offer The opportunity to join a fast‑growing SaaS organisation with ambitious growth plans. Remote working initially, with future plans for an office presence in Cape Town. A competitive salary and benefits package. A supportive, collaborative culture with a strong focus on growth, teamwork, and giving back to the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr