Product Lead: Software Developer

Reference: 11444 CM
Consultant: Christa Mostert

Job Description:

Own the product roadmap, prioritise development and manage releases from testing to launch.
Define product pricing, subscription plans, usage limits and trial offerings.
Engage with developers to gather feedback and improve the product.
Monitor product performance, including activation, conversion, retention, revenue and reliability.
Manage the developer experience, including documentation, SDKs, code samples and signup processes.
Lead product marketing, launch campaigns, developer outreach and website optimisation.
Develop technical content, including tutorials, sample applications and migration guides.
Support sales through product demonstrations, proposals, pricing discussions and enterprise engagement.
Manage the sales pipeline, revenue forecasts and account growth opportunities.
Provide first-line developer support and improve troubleshooting processes and documentation.
Collaborate with the CEO and engineering teams to guide product strategy and business growth.

Qualifications:

Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration or an MBA.
At least 8 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 3 years as a software developer.
Experience building or integrating REST or WebSocket APIs.
Proven experience taking a product, project, open-source library or internal tool from concept to users.
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to developers and executives.
Commercial and numerical proficiency, including pricing models, conversion metrics and revenue forecasting.
Willingness to work hands-on across product management, marketing, sales and customer support.
Strong analytical, problem-solving and stakeholder-management skills.

Advantageous:

Experience in product management, developer relations, technical marketing, sales or customer support.
Exposure to developer-focused or usage-based products.
Familiarity with speech recognition, machine learning, audio technology or speech APIs.
Knowledge of additional South African or African languages.
Connections within the African developer or startup community.

How to Apply:

Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.

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