Software Engineering Team Lead- Pretoria at Mukuru

Why This Role Matters

• As a Software Engineering Team Lead, you won’t just write code—you’ll shape the product, lead the people who build it, and drive engineering excellence in a business that thrives on innovation.
• You’ll work on meaningful projects that power real-life financial inclusion and collaborate with a passionate, agile team that’s all about creating scalable, secure, and smart solutions.

What You'll Do

• Lead and mentor a team of 2–5 software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
• Own the product lifecycle—from architecture to deployment—ensuring quality, scalability, and impact.
• Apply and advocate best practices in PHP (especially Symfony), microservices, domain-driven design (DDD), hexagonal architecture, and CI/CD.
• Continuously improve processes, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing team workflows and delivery pipelines.
• Collaborate across functions—Product Owners, Business Analysts, DevOps, and QA—to align on goals, solve problems, and deliver high-impact software.
• Influence cross-team relationships, ensuring project alignment and stakeholder buy-in.
• Conduct performance reviews, set growth goals, and support team development through coaching and constructive feedback.

What You Bring

• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or Team Lead in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of PHP, Symfony (or similar frameworks), and modern software architecture (Microservices, DDD, Hexagonal Architecture).
• Solid experience with Git, GitLab, or GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Hands-on experience leading Agile/Scrum development teams with a track record of successful delivery.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset and ownership mentality.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and team growth.

Bonus Points For

• Experience working alongside DevOps teams to ensure smooth deployment and infrastructure scaling.
• Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration involving Test Analysts, Product Owners, and other Tech Leads.
• A knack for process improvement—whether that’s optimizing sprint planning, introducing automation, or championing clean code practices.
• Experience in FinTech or financial services is highly advantageous.

What You’ll Love About Working at Mukuru

• A purpose-driven mission that impacts millions across Africa
• A team of smart, humble, and supportive colleagues who thrive on solving big problems
• Opportunities to work with the latest tech and innovate at scale
• A culture of learning, ownership, and continuous feedback
• Flexible and collaborative work environment