TeKnowledge

Overview

We're seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager: Head of Software Engineering to lead and scale cross-functional engineering teams in architecting, building, and optimizing high-performing, secure, and scalable software solutions across mobile, backend, and cloud-native platforms. This role blends hands-on technical oversight with strategic direction, driving engineering excellence, operational efficiency, and platform modernization in a complex enterprise environment. You will foster a DevOps culture, promote agile execution models, mentor engineering leads, and act as a central point of coordination between architecture, development, infrastructure, security, business, and external partner teams. Your contributions will accelerate time-to-market while strengthening operational maturity and platform reliability.

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

• Lead software engineering delivery across frontend and backend (Java) systems.
• Drive the technical execution of the DR-first migration and ensure readiness for full cutover to Azure.
• Define and enforce software engineering best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
• Oversee the design and refactoring of services for scalability, modularity, and performance.
• Manage engineering capacity, prioritize technical debt, and ensure sprint throughput aligns with business goals.
• Collaborate with DevOps, QA, Security, and Product teams to ensure end-to-end solution integrity.
• Mentor engineering leads and cultivate a high-performance development culture.
• Act as a key stakeholder in architecture decisions and delivery governance.
• Champion engineering excellence, promote a culture of innovation, and ensure rapid iteration cycles post-migration.
• Play a leadership role in upskilling and onboarding for the transformed platform.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.

Experience:

• 8+ years in software engineering, with 3+ years in a senior leadership or engineering management role.
• Demonstrated success in managing distributed teams and complex system landscapes.
• Experience leading platform modernization efforts, cloud migrations, and cross-functional DevOps transformations.

Technical Skills:

• Backend: Java, .NET, Node.js.
• Integration: REST/GraphQL APIs, Webhooks, Kafka, MQs.
• Wallet/Payments: ISO 8583, ISO 20022, PCI DSS, OAuth2, Open Banking.
• Channels: USSD, Mobile App, POS, Web.
• CI/CD & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Docker, Jenkins, Terraform, Azure/AWS.
• Observability: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, Datadog.

Preferred Certifications:

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or Azure Developer Associate.
• Certifications in Agile (e.g., SAFe, ICP-ACC) or Software Architecture (e.g., TOGAF).