Software Engineer Manager

Software Engineering Manager at Mukuru

Mukuru is a leading financial services platform empowering Africa's consumers with accessible, reliable, and affordable financial solutions. Serving over 16 million customers across 50+ countries, Mukuru is committed to financial inclusion and customer-centricity.

We’re looking for a passionate Software Engineering Manager to lead, mentor, and inspire our engineering teams. You’ll play a key role in driving innovation, delivering high-quality solutions, and aligning product development with Mukuru’s mission. Your leadership will empower teams to achieve their best work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your responsibilities as a Software Engineering Manager will include:

1. Lead with Vision & Purpose
   • Provide strong yet supportive leadership, ensuring engineers have the clarity, guidance, and mentorship to excel.
   • Set a strategic direction for technical architecture, ensuring it evolves to meet business needs and future growth.
   • Navigate multiple workstreams, balancing priorities to deliver impactful solutions.
2. Build & Grow Exceptional Teams
   • Empower engineers by fostering career growth, technical mastery, and personal development.
   • Cultivate a culture of learning, collaboration, and recognition, where every win—big or small - is celebrated.
   • Champion a diverse and inclusive team environment, where every voice matters.
3. Drive Technical Excellence & Innovation
   • Shape the architectural direction of our systems, improving stability, performance, and scalability.
   • Solve large-scale engineering challenges, bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches.
   • Define best practices and continuously refine processes to drive efficiency and excellence.
4. Recruit, Inspire & Retain Top Talent
   • Play a crucial role in hiring world-class engineers, ensuring we attract and retain top talent.
   • Create an environment where engineers feel motivated, inspired, and set up for success.
   • Encourage open communication, promoting transparency and trust across teams.

What we’re looking for:

• A Passion for People, Technology, and Problem-Solving
• Relevant IT degree/diploma in Computer Science or related field
• 10+ years of software development experience, with hands-on expertise in building and scaling engineering teams
• Strong knowledge of system architecture, technical design, and modern software development practices
• Experience managing application development at scale, with expertise in Agile, Scrum, and SDLC methodologies
• Ability to lead multiple teams across complex projects while driving efficiency and alignment
• Problem-Solving & Decision Making – Ability to break down complex challenges and drive practical solutions.
• Technical Expertise – Deep understanding of infrastructure, architecture, and scalability.
• Effective Communication – Ability to provide clarity, influence decisions, and engage teams.
• Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement – Experience working with Product Owners, DevOps, Business Analysts, and leadership teams.
• Process & Delivery Excellence – A track record of introducing efficiencies and driving engineering best practices.
• A drive for process efficiency and the ability to introduce improvements in development processes.