Development Manager

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance to frontend and backend development teams
• Manage team performance, goal setting, and professional development
• Recruit, onboard, and mentor development team members
• Collaborate with Product Managers to define project scope and deliverables
• Manage Scrum processes, sprint ceremonies, and resource allocation
• Oversee the execution of development projects and ensure timely software releases
• Participate in architectural discussions and ensure scalable, secure software solutions
• Promote code quality, testing best practices, and CI/CD pipelines
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience in software development (frontend and backend)
• 2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, or Kanban methodologies
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience scaling development teams and processes
• Certifications in project management or agile methodologies (e.g., PMP, CSM)

About the Company

Travelstart is Africa’s leading online travel agency (OTA) that helps business and leisure travellers search, compare, and book flights, hotels, and more. Travelstart is part of the TravelLab Group.