Software Engineering Manager at Mukuru

• We’re looking for a Software Engineering Manager who thrives at the intersection of technology, leadership, and purpose. If you love building high-performing teams, shaping scalable systems, and solving complex challenges at scale — this could be your next chapter.

What You’ll Do

Lead with Purpose

• Inspire and guide engineering teams with clarity, empathy, and technical credibility.
• Translate business strategy into scalable technical direction.
• Drive alignment across multiple workstreams while balancing speed, stability, and innovation.

Build & Grow High-Impact Teams

• Develop engineers through coaching, mentorship, and meaningful feedback.
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous learning.
• Champion diversity, inclusion, and psychological safety within your teams.

Drive Engineering Excellence

• Shape and evolve system architecture to support growth, resilience, and scalability.
• Elevate engineering standards, best practices, and delivery processes.
• Identify opportunities for automation, optimisation, and technical innovation.
• Partner closely with Product, DevOps, and cross-functional leaders to deliver impactful solutions.

Attract & Retain Top Talent

• Hire exceptional engineers who raise the bar.
• Foster an environment where engineers feel challenged, supported, and inspired.
• Promote open communication and transparent decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• 10+ years in software development, with experience leading engineering teams.
• Strong architectural and system design expertise.
• Proven experience delivering complex solutions at scale.
• Deep understanding of Agile, Scrum, and modern SDLC practices.
• Experience managing multiple teams or large cross-functional initiatives.
• Relevant IT degree/diploma in Computer Science or related field.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Technical Leadership
• Architectural Thinking & Scalability
• People Development & Coaching
• Problem-Solving & Decision-Making
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Process Optimisation & Delivery Excellence