Software Engineering Manager
Company Description
At Cavista, our mission is to empower organizations with the world’s best technology solutions. We ensure the highest level of client satisfaction through a global network of innovation, and our software solutions are custom-built to accommodate your domain and requirements. Through world-class consultation, innovative IT solutions and personalized client services, Cavista increases operational efficiency for organizations of all sizes.
Cavista is searching for great talent in Nigeria. We are an open, agile environment, where transparent conversation ignites collaboration with a team of great thinkers. Everyone freely contributes, ideas override egos, and the best idea always wins. We embrace new technologies and pride ourselves on sustainable and quality code.
In our world, opportunity paired with imagination is limitless and we build what others can only hope to dream. We build the best because we hire only the best! We’ve created an atmosphere allowing you to produce your best work, by catering to the creative.
This is a full-time, salaried role, based in Lagos, Nigeria.
Job Description
A Software Engineering Manager to lead, mentor and manage multiple agile teams comprised of software engineers, team leads and product managers. Strategic in developing initiatives and setting time tables for the evaluation, development, and deployment of all web-based services.
Manage in an agile scrum environment and lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects, providing solutions
Manage a broad portfolio of diverse technology projects to provide web, mobile and integration solutions
Manage application/software development; work with teams on challenging architectural problems to deliver innovative, high quality products on a foundation of engineering excellence
Develop a best in class scalable SaaS solution, leveraging the Cloud
Provide architectural guidance; prioritize issues and lead the charge on challenging bugs, when needed
Engage with key leaders to drive the vision and overall priorities to deliver quality products
Communicate and translate vision/strategy to the team executing on functional and business goals for the team
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Engineers and Data Scientists to deliver high quality SaaS products
Responsible for the delivery of superb products and systems; making certain excellent code is shipped, strive for engineering excellence and supported by teams that are building, testing and deploying leading edge solutions
Drive the full software development life-cycle, set strategy and allocate appropriate resources to maximize ROI
Prioritize workload, shift attention when priorities change and advocate when workload should not change
Qualifications
Degree in computer science or any related field
4+ years of combined experience in software engineering leadership; managing, architecting and deploying SaaS applications in a cloud-based infrastructure
4+ years of experience utilizing agile development and scrum methodologies
Scrum Master a plus (NOT required)
1-3 years of experience building consumer web and mobile software solutions
2-4 years of people management with demonstrated experience in building and motivating large teams
An understanding of security issues facing SaaS platforms and effective mitigation
Solid technical background with experience in building next generation architectures and solutions
Strong organizational planning and development, business judgment, influential skills and technical leadership
Ability to take part in code reviews, drive architecture, engage in design discussions and final solution selection
Strong record in building high performing organizations through people development and empowered teams
Experience with SaaS technologies and a track record of delivering high quality products
Excel at leading, managing, and building high functioning teams; and leading front-line technical contributors
Ability to foster alignment of values, missions, and operational best practices
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
Additional Information
We offer a competitive compensation package (DOE), benefits and growth opportunities for everyone who joins Cavista.
Cavista offers even more
Competitive Compensation
5 - day workweek
Casual Friday, Everyday
20 PTO (Paid-Time-Off) Days + Holidays + Birthdays off
Flextime
Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children)
Accidental and Disability Benefit
Retirement Benefit - Pensions
Wellness Programs
Game On! PS, Pool, Chess and more
Genuine respect for work-life balance
Employee Training Programs
Professional Development for Career Growth
Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees
Gratuity
Mentoring and Counseling
Referral Bonus
Work from Anywhere - Flexibility that allows you to work where you are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both
Respect and Collaborative team environment
And so much more