Software Engineering Manager

Reliance Health’s mission is to make quality healthcare delightful, affordable, and accessible in emerging markets. From Nigeria to Egypt and now Senegal, we offer comprehensive health plans tailored to both employers’ and employees’ needs through an integrated approach that includes telemedicine, affordable health insurance, and a combination of partner and proprietary healthcare facilities.  

By leveraging advanced technology, we are transforming the healthcare landscape, making it more efficient and accessible for everyone. 

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Software Engineering Manager to join our team. As a Software Engineering Manager, you will play a crucial role in leading and managing our talented team of software engineers. You will be responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions, ensuring technical excellence, and driving innovation within the organization.  

It's a company that is growing fast – no longer a start-up company, Reliance is looking for people who will bring experience and a level of maturity to the team, you will be the person who demonstrates what “good” looks like with regard to our processes, documentation and procedures. 

Job Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and inspire a team of software engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to ensure their professional growth and success. Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that promotes teamwork and open communication.  

• Technical Excellence: Promote and uphold best practices in software engineering, architecture, and development methodologies. 
• You must be an expert in producing and explaining architecture documentation, using UML / SysML to explain use cases and data flows.  
• You will be integral in ensuring requirements are translated into actionable, atomically deliverable and testable tasks with a strong focus on Agile methodology  

• You will be driving code reviews insisting on high-quality code  
• Project Management: Drive the planning, execution, and delivery of software projects, ensuring they are completed within the specified scope, timeline, and budget. Allocate resources effectively, monitor progress, and mitigate risks to ensure successful project outcomes.  

• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Product Management, Quality Assurance, and Design, to define project requirements, scope, and priorities. Facilitate effective communication and coordination between teams to ensure alignment and smooth project execution.  
• Talent Acquisition and Development: Participate in the recruitment and hiring process, identifying and attracting top engineering talent. Nurture and develop the skills and capabilities of team members through ongoing training, performance feedback, and career development opportunities.  

• Process Improvement: Identify areas for process improvement and efficiency gains, implementing strategies and initiatives to optimize software development workflows. Foster a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging team members to contribute ideas and innovations to enhance productivity and quality. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.  
• Proven experience in leading and managing software engineering teams, preferably in an Agile/Scrum environment with a minimum of 6 years of experience in software development.  
• Strong technical background with expertise in software development, architecture, and design.  
• Experience with E-commerce 
• Full stack experience, dealing with challenges both in the front-end and back-end of applications.  
• BE: Proficiency in programming languages such as NodeJS, PHP or Java.  
• FE: Proficiency in Javascript (React) or mobile (Flutter)  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.  
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.  
• Experience in project management, including planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation.  
• Familiarity with software development tools, version control systems, and project management software.  
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.  
• A passion for technology and staying up-to-date with industry trends. 

Benefits

• A fantastic working environment that’s fully remote.
• Premium health insurance package.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment. 

• Professional development, mentoring and growth opportunities.
• Unlimited Leave Days: Take the time you need to recharge and rejuvenate. 
• Learning & Development Benefit: We provide an allowance to support your ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement.