IT Manager & Software Development (Team Leader)

[Yui Lau]

IT Manager & Software Development (Team Leader)

Job Purpose

Based in Pattaya the main purpose of this role is to build, lead and manage a team of software developers, delivering business critical projects whilst maintaining high morale, managing the day to day activities in an efficient and professional manner and ensuring all team targets are met as advised by management.

Roles & Responsibilities

Technical Lead Aspects of the Role

Oversee the technologies, tools and techniques used within the team

Work closely with the business and developers on issues related to design and requirements

Ensure that development standards, policies and procedures are adhered to.

Drive change to implement efficient and effective strategies as advised by management

Develop and implement IT standards and procedures to aid in the development of high quality software. Ensure that all developers within the team understand and follow existing IT standards.

Work closely with peers in the business to fully understand the business process and requirements.

Gain enough business knowledge to be able to actively participate in specifying software solutions for business needs.

Ensure that all software developed within your team satisfies the business requirements as specified.

Ensure that projects are accurately estimated and delivered to schedule

Show flexibility to respond to the changing needs of the business.

Actively contribute to the process of continual improvement, with regard to self, team and systems

Line Manager Aspects of the Role

Lead a team of software developers in the creation of high quality software within agreed project deadlines.

Assume a high level of ownership of all work developed by members of the team.

Train and integrate new team members and proactively support the continued development of existing team members

Build and promote a positive working environment for the team within your areas as well as other business areas you will engage with.

Effectively manage team members in line with company policy and procedures, including performance, development, disciplinary and conflict resolution with effective feedback.

Proactively report and manage upwards to management and the business, so that they are well informed of the work currently in development.

Implement team goals and objectives

Supervise, train and guide team members

Inspire and motivate team members

Be knowledgeable about each member of your team, their strengths, weaknesses and effectiveness, whilst translating each of their behaviours into clear tasks and objectives to improve their individual performance.

Work with the wider team to support further initiatives including Recruitment of new employees into your team..

Be a champion for your area within the IT and business organisations.

You may be asked to perform tasks as required by management deemed as a reasonable request.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

ESSENTIAL

Proven experience of leading and managing a team of software developers including performance, development and disciplinary issues.

2:1 of First class degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology or similar technical degree.

Demonstrable Java and PHP programming ability with in-depth understanding of underpinning techniques.

Proven ability of tackling challenging projects

Experience in full software development lifecycle from design to deployment

A proven track record of developing high quality software to business specification whilst understanding processes and requirements.

Experience using SCRUM or other Agile methodologies.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Thai

Experience recruiting staff and building and developing teams

Business Competencies

Ability to have a positive impact on others and communicate openly and directly to individuals or groups at all levels

Ability to motivate others to achieve goals and generate confidence whilst respecting and supporting colleagues and team members to reach their full potential.

Ability to exert influence upwards by developing and maintaining relationships at Senior Manager level

Ability to identify current and future talent to contribute to business success

Displays technical leadership and encourage it within others

Ability to manage time effectively and direct others towards the same standards

Ability to translate strategic objectives into everyday activity and guide and motivate others to do the same

Demonstrates intellectual rigour, possesses relevant abilities and is able to pick up new skills quickly.

Able to solve complex problems, participates in continuous improvement, adapts the ideas of others.

Demonstrates a proactive approach, getting things done, demonstrates accountability & ownership, prioritises own workload..

Able to work well under pressure, flexible, positive & focused during times of change.

Strong verbal and written communication in English. Good interaction with internal clients.

Works well with others and actively contributes towards team objectives

Equal Opportunity Employer

Voova are an equal opportunities employer and as such make every effort to ensure that all potential employers are treated fairly and equally, regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age or disability
 

Work location : Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand

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