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Senior Manager: Software Engineering



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Senior Manager: Software Engineering

Fintech is entering a new phase where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success.

We at MTN believe this is a game changer in terms of our business strategy.

We are looking at an incumbent to join us as we build a successful business together.

As part of your portfolio as
Senior Manager: Software Engineering
, you will be responsible to.:

  • Leading and scaling cross-functional engineering teams to architect, build, and optimize high-performing, secure, and scalable software solutions across mobile, backend, and cloud-native platforms.

    This role drives engineering excellence and operational efficiency in a complex enterprise environment characterized by partner-led integrations, multi-channel systems, and deep ERP dependencies
  • Provide hands-on technical oversight with strategic direction, ensuring that software delivery aligns with business goals, regulatory requirements, and modern engineering practices
  • Lead platform modernization efforts, foster DevOps culture, and promote agile execution models across all teams while maintaining a strong emphasis on system performance, security, and reliability
  • The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise, people leadership skills, and the ability to work across silos, enabling cross-functional collaboration between engineering, product, infrastructure, security, and business units
  • Beyond execution, you will play a key role in mentoring, influencing strategic platform decisions, and acting as a central point of coordination between architecture, development, infrastructure, security, business and external partner teams.

    Your contributions will accelerate time-to-market while strengthening operational maturity and platform reliability across Group and OPCO-level initiatives

The incumbent
must have
the following:

  • Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
  • Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate Certification
  • 10–12 years of progressive experience in software engineering, with at least 5 years in senior engineering leadership
  • Demonstrated success in managing distributed teams and complex system landscapes
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, self-driven and ability to motivate a fast-paced team

  • Functional Knowledge:

  • Backend: Java, .NET,

  • 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

What will give an edge to your application:

  • Advanced Degrees (e.g., MSc, MBA) or Certifications in Technical Leadership
  • Certifications in Agile (e.g., SAFe, ICP-ACC) or Software Architecture (e.g., TOGAF)
  • Understanding emerging markets
  • Pan Africa multi-cultural experience

Ready to make and drive the change with us?

Apply now

Closing date: 16 September 2025.

Late applications will not be accepted.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful


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