Director - Software Engineering

Industry - Telecom / ISP

Category - IT & Systems

Skills - Director of Engineering

Job Type - Permanent

 Description - You'll have the opportunity to build sophisticated platform capabilities. In this role, you will build server-side systems that deliver new functionality within the larger Digital Platform. You would also be responsible to attract, hire, develop and lead a team of world-class engineers responsible for the architecture, development, and deployment of major components this Platform.

Client Details : 

Our client is a leading provider of telecommunications and mobile money services, with a presence in 14 countries in Africa, primarily in East Africa and Central and West Africa. The company als offers an integrated suite of telecommunications solutions to its subscribers, including mobile voice and data services as well as mobile money services both nationally and internationally. The Group aims to continue providing a simple and intuitive customer experience through streamlined customer journeys.

Job Description : 

As Director of Software Engineering -

- you will attract, hire, develop and lead a team of world-class engineers responsible for the architecture, development, and deployment of major components of this Platform.

- You will also be responsible for refining the platform capabilities and accelerate the platform adoption.

- As a people manager, you will be responsible for helping shape people's careers and mentor the team in growing and reaching their full potential.

- As a technical leader, you will be hands-on architecting, designing and developing features with the team that moves our platform forward.

- You will create a path to scale for the team by helping them adopt world-class engineering methods and processes.

Profile : 

- You should value simplicity and scale, work comfortably in a collaborative, agile environment, and be excited to learn.