Software Engineering Team Lead (PHP) at Mukuru

We are looking for an experienced Software Engineering Team Lead to join our dynamic Financial Services (Wallets) engineering team, where you’ll collaborate with passionate individuals who are committed to revolutionizing the industry. As a Software Engineering Team Lead, you'll 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 fostering a collaborative work environment.

As part of our innovative team, you will drive impactful projects, work with the latest tools and technologies, and make a tangible impact on a global scale. You will be at the heart of shaping the future of our products and services.

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

• Lead, mentor, and provide technical guidance to a team of 2-5 software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Take full ownership of the product or project, ensuring that it meets quality standards, deadlines, and user requirements.
• Use your expertise in PHP, Symfony (or similar frameworks), microservices architecture, domain-driven design, hexagonal architecture, and CI/CD to guide the team and ensure best practices are applied.
• Identify and implement process improvements, introducing efficiencies to enhance development workflows.
• Work within an Agile and Scrum environment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Product Owners, Business Analysts, and DevOps, to deliver high-quality software.
• Encourage strong relationships within the team and align multiple teams to meet project goals and objectives.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, set goals, and provide constructive feedback to team members to support 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), with hands-on experience in microservices, domain-driven design, and hexagonal architecture.
• Proficiency in Git, Gitlab, and GitHub for version control and collaboration.
• Familiarity with Agile and Scrum methodologies, with 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.
• Skilled at influencing multiple teams and negotiating priorities to meet project objectives.
• A passion for process efficiency, with a drive to continuously improve development workflows.

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