Software Development Manager

Easy Signs (Click to view and Click to view) is an internet based, new age signage manufacturing company leading the way on what is possible with technology and fast turnaround times across Australia and the United States.

We have now reached the point in which we need someone to oversee the development and maintenance of our software stack. We are looking for an experienced Software Development Manager that not only has a strong technical understanding of technology however can also organise and lead a high performing software development, contributing to both our AU and USA sites.

What we are looking for in a candidate:
Experienced Software Engineer with 5+ years of experience degree in relevant field (Engineering, Computer Science)
Experience with any of Apache, Ubuntu, Git, AWS, or PostgreSQL is a plus
Experience with third party PHP frameworks and CMSs is also a plus
Knowledge and understanding of SOLID principles and OOP
Systems integration experience with APIs for standalone applications and SaaS
A passion for writing clean, efficient code
Ability to breakdown and build out the scope of a feature or issue, identifying all relevant variables.
Experience managing and developing a fast growing team and overall technology infrastructure including development processes in agile development methodologies (XP, Scrum, TDD).
People management experience leading full-stack engineering teams building services, data systems, APIs and web applications.
A natural leader with high energy levels along with amazing communication skills.
A strong focus on driving continuous improvement initiatives. We focus heavily on improving processes using new technologies and need someone that can embrace this change to push efficiency improvements.
Ability to develop metrics to track performance and optimise workflows or processes.

You will be focused on:
Leading our Software Development Team, developing and maintaining operations to ensure all business KPI’s are met
Oversight and Input on Technology investments including Cloud Infrastructure (AWS, RDS, Docker, MQ), Development Projects and IT Infrastructure.
Overseeing and Advising on Security requirements both in the Cloud and Locally.
Provide oversight for support and resolution of development issues as they are reported by staff.
Minimising issues and downtime for production systems using testing frameworks and tools.
Development and implementation of continual process improvement including ‘best practice’ workflows and adoption by the Technology teams.
Develop and Report on KPI’s, ensuring accountability and transparency in the Technology teams.
Extending support to our USA branch as they continue to grow

This is a developing role with regular continual improvement, you will be helping improve the structure and processes while you work closely with the executive team and together keep all aspects of the business one step ahead as we continue to grow quickly.

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