Engineering Manager

Network IT; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is on the lookout for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role combines technical leadership with people management, focusing on optimizing processes for telecom software solutions. You will guide a talented group of engineers, implementing Agile and DevOps methodologies while ensuring alignment with product and customer needs. If you have a strong background in software engineering, particularly in telecom or distributed systems, and possess strategic leadership qualities, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software engineering experience with leadership in telecom.
• Strong process expertise in Agile and CI/CD practices.

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team of engineers while overseeing Agile and DevOps practices.
• Align engineering efforts with product and customer needs.

Skills

Team Management

Leadership Experience

Agile CI/CD

Process Improvement

Telecom Protocols

Java

Kafka

Mentoring

Distributed Systems

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Java

Kafka

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead our distributed systems team based in Stellenbosch. This hybrid role (3 days per week in office) combines technical leadership with people management and process optimization focusing on our telecom software solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of 10 engineers fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Process Improvement: Oversee Agile and DevOps practices for Java and Kafka based microservices.
• Technical Guidance: Provide high-level input on telecom protocols (PLMN / PSTN) and distributed system architecture (hands-on coding not required but beneficial).
• Stakeholder Management: Align engineering efforts with product and customer needs.

Required Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in software engineering with a degree in Computer Science or Engineering.
• Proven leadership in managing software teams preferably in telecom or distributed systems.
• Strong process expertise in Agile CI / CD and software quality assurance.
• Technical familiarity with Java / Kafka stacks (prior coding experience is a plus).
• Leadership qualities: Strategic, empathetic, and results-driven.

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