Senior Manager: Head of Software Engineering at Tek Experts

Responsibilities:

• Lead software engineering delivery across frontend and backend (Java) systems.
• Drive the technical execution of the DR-first migration and ensure readiness for full cutover to Azure.
• Define and enforce software engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
• Oversee the design and refactoring of services for scalability, modularity, and performance.
• Manage engineering capacity, prioritize technical debt, and ensure sprint throughput aligns with business goals.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, Security, and Product teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.
• Mentor engineering leads and cultivate a high-performance development culture.
• Act as a key stakeholder in architecture decisions and delivery governance.
• Champion engineering excellence, promote a culture of innovation, and ensure rapid iteration cycles post-migration.
• Play a leadership role in upskilling and onboarding for the transformed platform.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience:

• 8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a senior leadership or engineering management role.
• Demonstrated success in managing distributed teams and complex system landscapes.
• Experience leading platform modernization efforts, cloud migrations, and cross-functional DevOps transformations.

Technical Skills:

• Backend: Java, .NET, Node.js.
• Integration: REST/GraphQL APIs, Webhooks, Kafka, MQs.
• Wallet/Payments: ISO 8583, ISO 20022, PCI DSS, OAuth2, Open Banking.
• Channels: USSD, Mobile App, POS, Web.
• CI/CD & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, Azure/AWS.
• Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog.

Preferred Certifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate.
• Certifications in Agile (e.g., SAFe, ICP-ACC) or Software Architecture (e.g., TOGAF).