Senior Manager: Head of Software Engineering

Recruiter:

A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

JHB000767/Tshid

Date posted:

Monday, September 1, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Our client in the Communications Technology sector is seeking a Senior Manager: Head of Software Engineering on a contract duration of 5 months.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or related field; master’s is a plus.
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.
Advanced degrees (e.g. MSc, MBA) or certifications in Technical Leadership are a plus
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 & Infra: Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, Azure/AWS
Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog

Certifications (preferred, not mandatory):
Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate (preferred)
Certifications in Agile (e.g. SAFe, ICP-ACC) or Software Architecture (e.g. TOGAF) are an advantage

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