WHAT WE DO

We're Lula. We build innovative fintech products to help SMEs make cash flow. From instant access to funding to all-in-one business banking accounts and cutting-edge financial analysis tools, we're on it!

Our purpose is to help SMEs manage their business better, faster, simpler, Lula, so they can spend more time doing what they love.

Speaking of love, we’re looking for Lulas who love to make a difference to join our team and change the game.

WHY WE DO IT

We care about our family, our work, our community, our country.

We’re passionate about EMPOWERING EVERY SME TO SUCCEED.

And to do it, we’re BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FINTECH PRODUCTS TO HELP SMES MAKE CASH FLOW.

Why? Because the more businesses that succeed, the more jobs, money, and opportunities for all South Africans - including Y.O.U.

So get curious.

Rise to the challenge.

Don’t settle for average.

Shoot for amazing.

We’re here to change the game, the norm, the world,

Because when we change something for the better, we change ourselves too.

You are.

We are.

Lula

OUR VALUES

Collaborative - we’re a clan and work together as a team, always towards a common goal

Committed - we’re accountable and follow through no matter the challenge

Curious - we look for better ways to do things and make a positive difference

Connected - we stay close to, learn from and look to understand each other and our customers

Compassionate - we go out of our way to care about our colleagues, our customers and our community

OVERALL PURPOSE

We are looking for a confident Software Engineering Manager to oversee multiple front end delivery teams in our Engineering Department. You will lead and manage a group of software engineers to design, develop and maintain software applications. You will be responsible for ensuring the successful completion of projects, the high quality of software development, and the continuous growth and development of the engineering teams.

Responsibilities will include:

Lead and manage multiple teams of software engineers and provide technical leadership, mentoring and coaching
Work closely with our Head of Engineering to develop and implement software engineering best practices and ensure they are consistently applied across all teams
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as product management and quality assurance, to ensure effective communication and coordination
Work with technical leads to define project scope, objectives, and timelines and track progress against those objectives
Manage project priorities, allocate resources, and ensure timely delivery of projects across multiple teams
Identify and address project risks and issues and take corrective actions to keep projects on track
Oversee the hiring process for new team members and ensure teams are staffed with the appropriate level of resources
Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the engineering teams, encouraging experimentation and new ideas

THE COMPETENCIES WE’RE AFTER

Strong technical background in software development. You should be knowledgeable about C#, software development methodologies, and best practices.
Lead and motivate teams of developers to work together effectively and achieve project goals. You should be able to provide direction, set priorities, and provide feedback to team members.
Effective communicator, able to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders and team members. You should be able to communicate project progress, status, and issues to the team and management.
Strong project management skills, including the ability to develop project plans, manage schedules, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Build and maintain strong, cohesive teams. You should be able to identify and address team members' strengths and weaknesses, provide feedback, and create a supportive work environment.
Think strategically, with a focus on long-term goals and objectives. You should be able to identify trends and emerging technologies and develop plans to leverage them.
Adaptable, begin able to adjust plans and strategies in response to changing circumstances or new information.
Identify and solve problems as they arise. You should be able to analyse complex issues and develop solutions that are feasible, effective, and cost-efficient.

THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field
Proven experience managing multiple software engineering teams and delivering high-quality software products
Experience with software development methodologies, such as agile, and software engineering best practices, such as code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration
Strong technical skills and ability to lead teams working with multiple programming languages and technologies
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritise tasks effectively
Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate and mentor team members
Experience with project management tools, such as JIRA, and version control systems, such as Git
Experience with integrating with third party providers and managing provider relationships
Proven experience of full stack software development including front end frameworks or libraries such as React, Vue or Angular.
Strong technical skills across Azure cloud, Infrastructure, .NET Core, C#, SQL Server, MVC, Microservices, Serverless components, Distributed systems, CI/CD pipelines, messaging, EDA, scripting, Durable functions