Software Engineering Team Lead
Why This Role Matters
At Mukuru, we don’t just build systems we enable financial access for millions across Africa. As a Software Engineering Team Lead within our Remittances and Payments team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the technology that powers safe, accessible, and reliable financial services.
This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team while delivering products that have real impact from cross-border payments to financial inclusion solutions used daily by our customers.
What You’ll Own
As a Team Lead, you will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership to drive both delivery and team growth:
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration
Own the delivery of key products and features, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability
Guide the team in building robust, modern systems using microservices architecture and best engineering practices
Drive continuous improvement by refining development processes and introducing efficiencies
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, DevOps, and other teams to deliver meaningful solutions
Influence and align multiple teams towards shared goals and outcomes
Support team development through feedback, coaching, and performance conversations
What You Bring
You’re a strong technical leader with a passion for building both products and people:
Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or Engineering Team Lead
Solid expertise in PHP, Symfony (or similar), and modern software architecture
Strong understanding of microservices, domain-driven design, and scalable system design
Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Git-based version control (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
A strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery and quality
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience collaborating across DevOps, QA, and product teams
Ability to influence decisions across multiple teams
A mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS
At Mukuru, we don’t just build systems we enable financial access for millions across Africa. As a Software Engineering Team Lead within our Remittances and Payments team, you’ll play a key role in shaping the technology that powers safe, accessible, and reliable financial services.
This is your opportunity to lead a high-performing engineering team while delivering products that have real impact from cross-border payments to financial inclusion solutions used daily by our customers.
What You’ll Own
As a Team Lead, you will combine strong technical expertise with people leadership to drive both delivery and team growth:
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration
Own the delivery of key products and features, ensuring quality, scalability, and reliability
Guide the team in building robust, modern systems using microservices architecture and best engineering practices
Drive continuous improvement by refining development processes and introducing efficiencies
Collaborate closely with Product Owners, Business Analysts, DevOps, and other teams to deliver meaningful solutions
Influence and align multiple teams towards shared goals and outcomes
Support team development through feedback, coaching, and performance conversations
What You Bring
You’re a strong technical leader with a passion for building both products and people:
Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer or Engineering Team Lead
Solid expertise in PHP, Symfony (or similar), and modern software architecture
Strong understanding of microservices, domain-driven design, and scalable system design
Experience working in Agile environments with cross-functional teams
Proficiency in Git-based version control (GitHub, GitLab, etc.)
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
A strong sense of ownership and accountability for delivery and quality
What Makes You Stand Out
Experience collaborating across DevOps, QA, and product teams
Ability to influence decisions across multiple teams
A mindset focused on continuous improvement and innovation in engineering practices
I am sure you are reading this job description and meet majority of the criteria BUT you may also still not be 100% comfortable in applying. We believe that there is a place for everyone under the Mukuru sun and we want YOU to contribute to our diverse tapestry of talent. So come on, take a leap of faith, and send your application if you meet majority of our requirements. Remember to include a snippet of how you will bring value and help us build a future of success that will help us determine where and how you may best be suited” Maybe you are just the future Mukurian we need!!
Should you be appointed in a remote/work from home role at Mukuru, it is your responsibility to ensure that you have uninterrupted internet connectivity and a ‘work-like’ environment at your home location, in order to deliver your best in terms of performance, productivity and service to our customers.
If you do not receive any response after two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.
NB: ALL STAFF APPOINTMENTS WILL BE MADE WITH DUE CONSIDERATION OF THE COMPANY’S DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION PLANS