Engineering Manager at Konga Online Shopping Limited

Job description

• The Engineering Manager will lead the day-to-day execution of software engineering projects across multiple platforms and teams.
• The Engineering Manager will be responsible for managing a team of developers and engineers, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality software solutions that support the business goals.
• This role demands strong technical expertise, people management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable, maintainable, and high-performing systems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage a team of engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions on schedule.
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure engineering best practices are followed including code reviews, unit testing, and continuous integration.
• Mentor and coach engineers, supporting their career growth and technical development.
• Monitor engineering team performance and implement improvements for efficiency and quality.
• Drive architectural decisions and guide implementation for scalability and maintainability.
• Oversee resource planning, workload balancing, and team capacity management.
• Support the recruitment, onboarding, and retention of top engineering talent.
• Ensure timely resolution of technical issues and provide hands-on support where necessary.
• Collaborate with DevOps and QA teams to ensure smooth deployment and system reliability.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Strong understanding of software development methodologies, design patterns, and system architecture.
• Hands-on experience with modern programming languages and frameworks (e.g., JavaScript, Node, Java, PHP).
• Proven ability to manage and scale high-performing engineering teams.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Experience with DevOps practices and cloud platforms is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.