Manager: Software Engineering​

Overview

We’re seeking a Manager: Software Engineering to design, develop, and deliver high-quality, scalable, and secure software solutions. In this role, you will serve as a technical expert and mentor within engineering teams, ensuring best practices in coding, architecture, and system design. You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, often owning complex modules, integrations, or platforms within the enterprise technology ecosystem.

At TeKnowledge, your work makes an impact from day one. We partner with organizations to deliver AI-First Expert Technology Services that drive meaningful impact in AI, Customer Experience, and Cybersecurity. We turn complexity into clarity and potential into progress—in a place where people lead and tech empowers.

You’ll be part of a diverse and inclusive team where trust, teamwork, and shared success fuel everything we do. We push boundaries, using advanced technologies to solve complex challenges for clients around the world.

Here, your work drives real change, and your ideas help shape the future of technology. We invest in you with top-tier training, mentorship, and career development—ensuring you stay ahead in an ever-evolving world.

Why You’ll Enjoy It Here:

• Be Part of Something Big – A growing company where your contributions matter.
• Make an Immediate Impact – Support groundbreaking technologies with real-world results.
• Work on Cutting-Edge Tech – AI, cybersecurity, and next-gen digital solutions.
• Thrive in an Inclusive Team – A culture built on trust, collaboration, and respect.
• We Care – Integrity, empathy, and purpose guide every decision.

We’re looking for innovators, problem-solvers, and experts ready to drive change and grow with us.

We Are TeKnowledge. Where People Lead and Tech Empowers.

Responsibilities

Software Design & Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable, secure, and performant applications and services.
• Translate business and technical requirements into robust architecture and clean code.
• Drive adoption of modern engineering practices (CI/CD, TDD/BDD, DevOps, cloud-native development).
• Contribute to system architecture and technical roadmaps in collaboration with architects and managers.

Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Act as a technical mentor to junior and mid-level engineers.
• Lead code reviews, technical discussions, and design workshops.
• Set and enforce coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Provide technical input on project estimations, planning, and delivery.

Systems Integration & Collaboration

• Work closely with backend, frontend, mobile, and integration teams to deliver end-to-end solutions.
• Partner with product managers and architects to refine requirements and shape features.
• Ensure solutions are aligned with enterprise engineering governance, compliance, and security frameworks.

Quality, Testing & Security

• Build unit, integration, and performance tests to ensure product reliability.
• Implement secure coding practices, ensuring compliance with enterprise and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with QA/DevOps teams to ensure continuous delivery and operational readiness.

Continuous Improvement & Innovation

• Research and propose adoption of new tools, frameworks, and technologies.
• Drive innovation in automation, performance optimization, and software scalability.
• Advocate for engineering excellence and knowledge sharing across teams.

Qualifications

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical discipline (mandatory).
• Postgraduate qualification (MSc in Software/IT, MBA for leadership growth) – advantageous.
• Professional Certifications (optional/advantageous): Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP) DevOps/CI-CD tools (Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins) Security Certifications (CSSLP, cloud security) Specialized frameworks/languages certifications depending on stack (e.g., Node, Java, React)

Experience

• 8–10 years’ experience in software engineering roles.
• Proven expertise in designing and building production-grade applications.
• Experience working with cloud-native architectures, APIs, and microservices.
• Hands-on experience with databases (SQL/NoSQL), distributed systems, and message queues.
• Exposure to DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized deployments.
• Prior work in regulated industries (banking, fintech, telecom, healthcare) is advantageous.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Strong programming skills in core languages (e.g., Node, JavaScript/TypeScript, React Native).
• Expertise in data structures, algorithms, and system design.
• Strong understanding of APIs, integration patterns, and cloud platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and optimization skills.
• Ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams and communicate complex technical concepts.
• Mindset of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.