Engineering Manager

What we are looking for

The company seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to spearhead the development of innovative technological solutions build and lead a dynamic team and significantly influence the companys strategic direction and growth.

What does the job involve

Leadership & Strategy

• Develop and implement a strategic technology roadmap aligned with the companys objectives.
• Lead the Software Engineering and IT departments promoting a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate across departments to transform business needs into effective technology solutions.
• Manage technology resources budgets and timelines to maximize efficiency and ensure project delivery.

Software Development

• Champion Agile methodologies to enhance software development and project management processes.
• Uphold high standards for software quality through adherence to best practices and robust security protocols.
• Facilitate a continuous integration and deployment pipeline to optimize software delivery cycles.
• Design and oversee a comprehensive automated testing framework.

IT Infrastructure & Security

• Oversee the management and enhancement of the IT infrastructure to ensure reliability and scalability.
• Develop a robust cybersecurity strategy to mitigate risks and protect against cyber threats.
• Continuously monitor IT security to safeguard company data and ensure system integrity.

Data Management

• Implement a Master Data Management (MDM) strategy to ensure data consistency and accuracy.
• Promote effective data governance and design advanced database architectures for optimized data analysis.
• Establish and maintain a data warehousing system for enhanced data storage and analysis.

Talent Management & Team Building

• Attract mentor and retain top technology talent ensuring the teams ability to scale and innovate.
• Develop effective onboarding and professional development programs for team members and external vendors.
• Manage relationships with thirdparty vendors and consultants aligning their deliverables with strategic goals.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of experience in senior technology leadership ideally within a fastpaced startup environment.
• Strong expertise in cloud computing software development life cycles and DevOps practices.
• Proficient in API design system integration and logistics software solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with a commitment to communication and strategic decisionmaking.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations relevant to the African continent.
• Proven ability to manage geographically distributed teams and attract top technology talent.

Benefits

Medical cover after probation