Software Engineering Manager at - Nairobi, Kenya - MasterCard Foundation

Description

Mastercard is a leading global payments & technology company that connects consumers, businesses, merchants, issuers & governments around the world.

Role
As Manager, Software Engineering you will manage a scrum team building commercial Java-based, distributed, highly available applications.
In This Role, You Will

Lead and guide an agile team to deliver software that meets business objectives
Oversee effective development and delivery of software solutions
Collaborate with the Product Owners, Business/Tech Operations, and other stakeholders
Drive positive change within systems/process to optimally deliver on commitments
Communication of status/progress to product teams/customers/senior management
Understands the big picture and end-to-end logical architecture of systems in ownership areas
Provide feedback and suggestions on areas to improve
Demonstrate active learning and sharing of software practices
Research alternative technical solutions to meet changing business needs.

Requirements
Skills

Experience with managing agile development teams
Great communicator with proven experience in collaborating with business stakeholders
Passionate about software development and comfortable in a fluid environment.
Proficiency with Java JDK 8 or greater.
Knowledge of Tomcat, Spring, Spring Boot, Shell Scripting, JSON.
Proficiency in Junit or other automated unit testing frameworks.
Experience With Docker, Kubernetes Or Other Container Orchestration Solutions.
Experience with a UI framework such as Angular.
Knowledge of CI/CD principles and tools such as Jenkins, Gradle, Maven.
Knowledge of Source Control Management and working with code in a multi-developer environment.
Knowledge of or passion for mobile application development would also be an advantage
Familiar with secure coding standards (e.g., OWASP, CWE, SEI CERT)
Understands the use of basic design patterns (e.g., factory, adaptor, singleton, composite, observer, strategy, inversion of control)

Other

Excellent communication (verbal and written) and strong collaboration skills.
Show initiative and demonstrate a willingness to take on challenging opportunities.
Passionate about code quality and coding best practices.
Highly motivated and a strong team-player.
Corporate Security Responsibility