Software Manager (Java/C++) - Public Sector

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Software Manager to lead a team of Software Engineers responsible for the development, enhancement, and support of mission-critical applications. The role combines technical leadership, software delivery, production support, and customer engagement throughout the full software lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Software Engineers across development and support activities.

• Manage the full SDLC, including design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.

• Provide hands-on technical leadership, including code reviews, troubleshooting, debugging, and solution design.

• Enhance existing applications and drive improvements in performance, reliability, and maintainability.

• Manage production issues, perform impact analysis, and ensure resolution within agreed SLAs.

• Work closely with Solution Architects and project teams on system integration and technical implementation.

• Maintain technical documentation, operational procedures, and software quality standards.

• Engage customers proactively and ensure high-quality technical support and service delivery.

• Evaluate new technologies and recommend improvements to existing solutions.

• Support pre-sales activities and technical tender proposals where required.

Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.

• Min 5 years of experience leading software engineering or application development teams.

• Strong software development experience with Java and/or C++.

• Experience working with Windows and Linux environments.

• Good knowledge of relational databases such as Microsoft SQL Server.

• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, algorithms, and data structures.

Tell employers what skills you have

Large Systems Integration
Microsoft Azure
Government
Public Sector
leading technical teams
Software Engineering
Coding
Enterprise Applications
Configuration Management
Software Quality
Java
Technical Leadership
Requirement Analysis
Full SDLC
Application Integration
Architecture & Deployment