Software Development Manager
UpstreamJohannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Posted May 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Upstream is a global leader in mobile marketing automation and digital service innovation, enabling Mobile Network Operators and brands to grow revenue, improve customer engagement, and succeed in the digital economy.
Job Description
Upstream is a global leader in mobile marketing automation and digital service innovation. We are seeking a Software Development Manager to lead a team of software engineers working on mission-critical applications. The role combines technical contribution with people management responsibilities, requiring 8+ years of full-time professional Full Stack / Web Development experience.
Requirements
- 8+ years of full-time professional Full Stack / Web Development experience
- Previous experience in technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and people development is considered a strong plus
- Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent degree
- Hands-on experience designing and developing full stack applications using JavaScript and TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with popular frameworks/libraries such as React, Next.js, and Express.js
- Experience with HTML, CSS, and responsive design
- Experience designing and consuming HTTP APIs
- Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases and caches (e.g. MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Elasticsearch, Redis, Memcached)
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum development environments
- Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with CI/CD practices, cloud-native environments, and containerized applications is considered a plus
Benefits
- Competitive base salary
- Benefits
