Deputy Software Manager

We are looking for a Deputy/Software Development Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the development of software systems. The Deputy/Software Development Manager will manage the software development life cycle for all systems software- from requirement gathering to design, implementation, testing and deployment. The Deputy/Software Development Manager will also be responsible for providing guidance and mentoring to software developers and managing software development projects.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the planning and execution of systems projects, including budgeting, hiring, sourcing of partners, vendors, and contractors
• Manage software projects within constraints of scope, quality, time, and cost to deliver specified requirements and meet customer expectations
• Develop and manage the work plan with the software engineering team to ensure work assignment is effective, progress is tracked, and project can be completed on time and within budget
• Manage cross-functional teams
• Monitor and track software development progress and provide status updates
• Manage customer relations
• Manage and align partners, vendors, and sub-contractors to project goal
• Motivate team members and resolve conflicts to ensure productive work environment.
• Train and mentor software developers
• Manage the software development life cycle from requirements, design, development, testing, release, training, and documentation

Qualifications:

• Good degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent from a recognized university
• Proven experience in systems software development, including Java, SpringBoot, Kafka, Rabbit MQ, WebSocket, Angular/React, ESRI ArcGIS, Oracle DB, etc.
• Good understanding in software development methodologies, tools, workflow, and artefacts
• 3 years of experience in IT project leadership and have gone through one complete SDLC cycle in a large-scale systems development.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills
• Able to communicate proficiently in English (Writing and Speaking)
• Ability to communicate in Mandarin to manage offshore development center (Speaking and Reading)
• Certification in Project Management (such as PMP, CITPM)
• Good understanding and experience in Contracts Management.
• Experience in coordinating teams in multiple locations/ countries/ time zone for project delivery will be advantageous
• Experience in security aspects in software systems