Software Engineering Team Lead at Mukuru

We have an exciting opportunity for a Software Engineering Team Lead to join our Financial Services (Insurance) engineering team, where you’ll be surrounded by passionate individuals! The ideal candidate is expected to be a technical expert, a team leader, and a problem solver, ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality software products while continuously enhancing processes and encouraging a collaborative work environment.

We are a dynamic and innovative team committed to revolutionizing the industry. As a Software Engineering Team Lead, you will be an integral part of our forward-thinking team, driving impactful projects and shaping the future of our products. You'll have the opportunity to work on exciting challenges, leverage the latest tools and technologies, and make a tangible impact on a global scale.

Duties and Responsibilities (Include but are not limited to):

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of 2 - 5 software engineers, encouraging a culture of continuous learning and growth.
• Take ownership of the product or project, ensuring it meets quality standards, deadlines, and user requirements.
• Demonstrate expertise in PHP, Symfony (or similar), microservices architecture, domain-driven design, hexagonal architecture, CI/CD, and guide the team in effectively applying these.
• Identify and implement process improvements, introducing efficiencies and best practices to enhance development workflows.
• Work in an Agile and Scrum environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and DevOps to deliver high-quality software.
• Encourage strong working relationships within the team and influence multi-teams to align with project goals and objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals, and provide constructive feedback to team members, promoting their professional development.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a senior software engineer or team lead with a deep understanding of software development processes and methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in PHP and Symfony (or similar), along with experience in microservices, domain-driven design, and hexagonal architecture.
• Proficiency in Git, Gitlab, and GitHub for code version control and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies and a track record of successfully leading Agile development teams.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with a focus on mentoring, coaching, and guiding team members.
• Exceptional problem-solving abilities and a proactive attitude toward addressing technical challenges.
• A strong sense of responsibility and ownership for project success, quality, and client satisfaction.

Additional Skills:

• Ability to collaborate effectively with DevOps teams to ensure seamless deployment and infrastructure support.
• Experience working alongside Test Analysts, Product Owners, Business Analysts, and other team leads to achieve project goals.
• Skill in influencing multi-teams and negotiating priorities to achieve project objectives.
• A drive for process efficiency and the ability to introduce improvements in development processes.

I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!

Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.

If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS