Remote Engineering Manager

Summary

Join Moniepoint, a leading financial services platform in emerging markets, as an Engineering Manager to drive project delivery and execution across cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience as a Software Developer, Software Engineer, or similar role
• 5+ years of Java and Spring boot experience
• Leadership experience is a must
• Strong understanding of agile methodologies, sprint planning, and backlog management
• Expertise in breaking down complex product requirements into structured EPICs, Stories, and Tasks
• Solid experience with backend technologies. Experience with frontend is a plus
• Knowledge of project planning tools for visualizing and tracking delivery timelines
• Familiarity with engineering metrics and monitoring tools to assess team performance and product health
• Capability to debug complex technical issues during incidents to identify solutions and run blameless RCA sessions
• Understanding of deployment pipelines, continuous integration (CI), continuous deployment (CD), and their corresponding metrics
• Ability to drive alignment across diverse technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Exceptional ability to manage dependencies, mitigate risks, and communicate clearly with stakeholders
• Proven track record of improving team velocity and fostering efficient delivery
• BSc/BA in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Own delivery and execution across cross-functional teams within the product area
• Evaluate business and product requirements for feasibility and ensure they align with the existing product architecture, translating them into EPICs and technical stories
• Plan and organize sprints with clearly defined goals, using project planning tools to establish timelines, and delivery milestones, and identify task dependencies early
• Foster engineering processes that promote seamless collaboration and teamwork
• Track team velocity to ensure resources are effectively allocated, balancing bandwidth with task demands
• Coordinate alignment and manage dependencies across multiple stakeholders to prevent bottlenecks and ensure smooth execution
• Contribute to critical projects by ensuring appropriate design patterns and coding techniques are applied
• Ensure monitoring and observability are in place for all owned services, meeting defined SLIs/SLOs

Benefits

• Culture - We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member
• Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical talks
• Compensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, paid leave plus other benefits