Software Engineering Team Lead at Mukuru

Job Description:

• As our Software Engineering Team Lead, you’ll step into a role where leadership meets technical mastery. You’ll guide a high-performing engineering team, drive innovation, and deliver software that makes a tangible difference across the continent.

What You’ll Do

• Lead & Mentor: Inspire, coach, and develop a team of 2–5 software engineers, nurturing a culture of learning and excellence.
• Own the Product: Take accountability for delivery – ensuring solutions meet user needs, deadlines, and top-notch quality.
• Set the Standard: Apply and promote best practices in .NET Core, microservices, domain-driven and hexagonal architecture, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Be Agile: Collaborate with Product Owners, Business Analysts, DevOps, and cross-functional teams to deliver in a dynamic Scrum environment.
• Elevate the Team: Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and empower your team to grow.
• Innovate: Spot opportunities for process improvement and drive efficiencies across development workflows.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record as a Senior Software Engineer or Team Lead.
• Strong proficiency in .NET Core, with expertise in microservices architecture, DDD, and hexagonal architecture.
• Hands-on experience with Git, GitLab, and GitHub.
• Deep understanding of Agile/Scrum and successful delivery in such environments.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and communication skills.
• A proactive problem solver with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience collaborating with DevOps, Test Analysts, Product Owners, and multi-team environments.
• Skills in negotiating priorities and influencing teams to align with shared goals.
• A flair for introducing innovative process improvements to development cycles.