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Roodepoort, Gauteng, South Africa
Full Time
About the Organisation
MTN Group Limited (formerly M-Cell) is a South African multinational corporation and mobile telecommunications provider. Its head office is in Johannesburg. MTN is among the largest mobile network operators in the world, and the largest in Africa.
Job Title
Senior Manager - Software Engineering job at MTN
Job Description
The Senior Manager – Software Engineering is responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of the sprints within the defined timelines and quality standards. They coordinate & allocate resources, manage risks, and make critical decisions to keep the sprints on track, and ensure that cutting edge software solutions are delivered.
They will play a vital role in providing technical guidance to their team. They contribute to software architectural design decisions; help resolve complex technical challenges and ensure the implementation of best practices.
They will work closely with other stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for optimization, and build scalable software solutions that support the company's growth objectives.
The Senior Manager – Software Engineering would ensure that software development processes and practices adhere to quality standards. The Engineering Manager would promote and enforce coding standards & code review processes to deliver high quality software products.
Values (Our Culture)
We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life.
Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.
As an organization, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us.
Our commitments go beyond an organizational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realize our shared goals.
Live Y’ello
Lead with Care
Can-do with Integrity
Collaborate with Agility
Serve with Respect
Act with Inclusion
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide strong leadership to the squad, ensuring clarity of goals, roles, and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team culture, promoting trust, motivation, and accountability
Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, within the Engineering team. Educate the team on Agile principles, ceremonies, and practices. Ensure that the team follows Agile processes effectively and continuously improve the Agile implementation
Responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of software projects. This outcome involves managing project timelines, resources, and deliverables, and ensuring that projects are completed within the defined scope, budget, and quality standards.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to the development team. Assist with architectural decisions, code reviews, and quality assurance. Support the team in overcoming technical challenges and ensuring adherence to best practices and coding standards
Deliver high-quality software solutions. This involves promoting and enforcing software engineering best practices, quality assurance processes, and coding standards. Ensure that software meets quality criteria, including performance, reliability, scalability, and security
Utilize project management tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello etc. to enable smooth tracking of tasks and to assign responsibilities among the squad
Collaborate with the development team to plan and prioritize the product backlog. Participate in sprint planning sessions to define and estimate user stories and assist the team in breaking down tasks and defining acceptance criteria
Facilitate effective communication within the team and across stakeholders. Conduct daily stand-up meetings to promote transparency, identify and resolve any obstacles or impediments. Ensure regular and clear communication on project progress, risks, and dependencies
Utilize version control tools such as Git, GitHub, Bitbucket etc. to manage the source code , track changes and collaborate among developers
Leverage knowledge of version control, incremental delivery of software, frequent releases, automation, testing and breakdown of work to meet stakeholder requirements effectively
Work on multiple cloud platform and leverage cloud native components for a full-stack application
Define and track relevant metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure team performance, quality, and productivity. Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders to keep them informed of project progress and outcomes
Foster the growth and professional development of team members. Provide coaching, mentorship, and support to enhance their technical skills and career progression. Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback to help individuals improve and excel
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Qualifications and Competencies
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Information Technology/Electronics and Communication
Post graduate degree in Computer Science /Networks and /or equivalent professional qualification (Preferred)
Experience:
7+ years of relevant working experience
5-7 years of experience in either as a full stack developer or as a frontend/backend developer
Experience in emerging telecom-based software technology (Preferred to have)
Expertise in software development methodologies, design patterns, and best practices
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) is a plus
Skills:
Proficiency in entire Java technology stack backed by multiple projects and visible accomplishments
Proficient in software process such as Agile, Scrum and Kanban
Strong knowledge of telecom systems, protocols, and industry standards (Preferred)
Solid understanding of web technologies, APIs, and web services
Detailed knowledge of database management systems, SQL, and NoSQL databases
How to Apply
APPLICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE ONLINE
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