Store Leader – Cape Union Mart – Sandton

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the technical team responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining our omni-channel systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Ensure that the omni-channel systems are aligned with the company’s strategic objectives.
• Collaborate with other teams to ensure successful integration of software solutions
• Oversee the integration of various systems to enable a seamless omni-channel experience for customers.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, including system architecture diagrams, technical specifications and user guides.
• Manage team resources and allocate tasks to meet project deadlines
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, including system performance, security, and scalability.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, and recommend solutions that align with the company’s strategy.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, software engineering or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role
• At least 5 years of experience in designing, developing and implementing omni-channel systems.
• Deep understanding of e-commerce, point of sale, loyalty platforms and related technologies
• Strong technical skills in SQL, Java, Python, or other programming languages
• Experience with software, database, API design patterns and architecture principles
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Job Related Behavioural Competencies.

• Analytical thinking and problem solving
• Eagerness to learn.
• Time Management and ability to meet deadlines and overcome challenges.
• Ability to clearly and concisely articulate problems and explain exactly how to reproduce them.
• Being proactive and taking initiative in your role.
• Ability to effectively work in a team environment while being self-directed and highly motivated.
• Team player
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Verbal and written communication skills