Why This Role Matters<\/p>\n
\tAs a\u00a0Software Engineering Team Lead, you won\u2019t just write code\u2014you\u2019ll shape the product, lead the people who build it, and drive engineering excellence in a business that thrives on innovation.
\n\tYou\u2019ll work on meaningful projects that power real-life financial inclusion and collaborate with a passionate, agile team that\u2019s all about creating scalable, secure, and smart solutions.<\/p>\n
What You’ll Do<\/p>\n
\tLead and mentor\u00a0a team of 2\u20135 software engineers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.
\n\tOwn the product\u00a0lifecycle\u2014from architecture to deployment\u2014ensuring quality, scalability, and impact.
\n\tApply and advocate\u00a0best practices in PHP (especially Symfony), microservices, domain-driven design (DDD), hexagonal architecture, and CI\/CD.
\n\tContinuously improve processes, identifying bottlenecks and optimizing team workflows and delivery pipelines.
\n\tCollaborate across functions\u2014Product Owners, Business Analysts, DevOps, and QA\u2014to align on goals, solve problems, and deliver high-impact software.
\n\tInfluence cross-team relationships, ensuring project alignment and stakeholder buy-in.
\n\tConduct\u00a0performance reviews, set growth goals, and support team development through coaching and constructive feedback.<\/p>\n
What You Bring<\/p>\n
\tProven experience as a\u00a0Senior Software Engineer or Team Lead\u00a0in a fast-paced environment.
\n\tDeep knowledge of\u00a0PHP,\u00a0Symfony\u00a0(or similar frameworks), and modern software architecture (Microservices, DDD, Hexagonal Architecture).
\n\tSolid experience with\u00a0Git,\u00a0GitLab, or\u00a0GitHub\u00a0for version control and collaboration.
\n\tHands-on experience leading\u00a0Agile\/Scrum\u00a0development teams with a track record of successful delivery.
\n\tExceptional\u00a0problem-solving skills, with a proactive mindset and ownership mentality.
\n\tStrong interpersonal and\u00a0leadership skills, with a passion for mentoring and team growth.<\/p>\n
Bonus Points For<\/p>\n
\tExperience working alongside\u00a0DevOps\u00a0teams to ensure smooth deployment and infrastructure scaling.
\n\tFamiliarity with cross-functional collaboration involving Test Analysts, Product Owners, and other Tech Leads.
\n\tA knack for\u00a0process improvement\u2014whether that\u2019s optimizing sprint planning, introducing automation, or championing clean code practices.
\n\tExperience in\u00a0FinTech\u00a0or\u00a0financial services\u00a0is highly advantageous.<\/p>\n
What You\u2019ll Love About Working at Mukuru<\/p>\n
\tA purpose-driven mission that impacts millions across Africa
\n\tA team of smart, humble, and supportive colleagues who thrive on solving big problems
\n\tOpportunities to work with the\u00a0latest tech\u00a0and innovate at scale
\n\tA culture of learning, ownership, and continuous feedback
\n\tFlexible and collaborative work environment<\/p>\n
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