Engineering Manager
Position: Engineering Manager
Location: Uganda (Kampala); Kenya (Nairobi); Remote (within 2 hours of EAT)
Reports to: Director of Engineering
Expected Start Date: April 1, 2025
Apply By: March 14, 2025
About Numida:
There are 20 million micro and small businesses (MSBs) across Africa and traditional microfinance is
failing them. Numida is here to fill that gap.
Numida is on a mission to build digital financial services that help small business owners across Africa
achieve their dreams. We started by building the best working capital loan product in the market, available
to financially excluded businesses. That means instead of borrowing from unregulated informal lenders
or family or friends, business owners can apply via the Numida app in minutes, and receive capital within
a day.
Since 2021 we've provided more than $100 million in working capital to 80,000 businesses in East Africa,
and we are excited to do more to serve this $5 billion market. We are Uganda’s first and only YC-backed
startup and are also backed by world class investors such as Serena Ventures, Onafriq, Breega, and 4Di
Capital.
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About the role
At Numida, our Engineering Manager will be a key driver in transforming our engineering team’s potential
into outstanding performance. In this role, you’ll lead a passionate, innovative team, guiding technical
decisions and inspiring excellence across every level.
You’ll empower leadership to focus on strategic initiatives, ensuring our products not only meet today’s
demands but also scale for tomorrow’s opportunities.
You will be responsible for setting clear goals, optimizing processes, and establishing measurable
success metrics - such as on-time software releases, increased development efficiency, and improved
team engagement.
This isn’t just about managing tasks - it’s about cultivating a culture of innovation and collaboration where
every engineer can thrive. Your leadership will be crucial in delivering high-quality, on-time software
releases that drive real impact for small businesses across Africa.
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Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
Champion modern development practices and best-in-class methodologies. You’ll inspire your team to
make thoughtful architectural decisions that align with Numida’s mission, ensuring our technical
solutions are both innovative and robust.
Team Management & Execution
Lead a dynamic group of engineers by setting clear, measurable goals and monitoring progress. Create an
environment where accountability and collaboration drive the team to deliver high-quality software on
schedule, while celebrating individual and collective successes.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Invest in your team’s future by offering continuous coaching and structured mentorship. Empower
engineers to overcome challenges, enhance their technical skills, and develop into future leaders within
the organization.
Collaboration & Communication
Work closely with product, design, and other cross-functional teams to ensure that technical priorities
align with business objectives. Your ability to translate complex technical ideas into clear, actionable
plans will be essential.
Process Optimization
Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency. By implementing best
practices, you’ll elevate the overall performance of your engineering team.
Hiring & Onboarding
Actively contribute to scaling the team by participating in recruitment and onboarding efforts. Ensure that
new hires are integrated smoothly, receive effective mentorship from day one, and quickly become
productive contributors.
Experience
1. Development Experience
You bring 5+ years of hands-on development experience, including significant technical
leadership roles - ideally within FinTech or related sectors in Africa.
2. Engineering Management Experience
With 2+ years in engineering management (or equivalent roles such as technical lead or team
lead) with a proven track record of building and scaling high-performing engineering teams in
agile, fast-paced environments.
3. Technical Expertise
Demonstrate proficiency across a range of technologies including React (JavaScript/TypeScript)
and Python (Django or similar frameworks), along with experience managing relational databases
(PostgreSQL) and utilizing cloud platforms such as AWS. Familiarity with designing RESTful APIs
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and implementing state management solutions is highly valued.
4. Excellent Communication Skills
Possess the ability to simplify complex technical concepts for diverse audiences - whether
presenting to the CEO or collaborating with your team. Your clear, confident communication is key
to fostering collaboration and driving results.
5. Adaptable & Resilient
Thrive in dynamic, high-pressure environments by being solution-oriented and quick to pivot when
challenges arise, ensuring that progress continues seamlessly despite obstacles.
6. Passion for Impact
You’re driven by a deep desire to empower small businesses and make a tangible difference in
the lives of entrepreneurs across Africa.
You’ll stand out for this role if you have
● Experience with mobile development (React Native)
● Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
● Exposure to GraphQL or similar API query languages
● Knowledge of microservices architecture and containerization (Docker)
Why Join Numida?
At Numida, you’re not just joining a fintech company - you’re joining a movement to transform financial
services for millions of small business owners. We foster a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and
continuous learning. Every voice matters, and every contribution drives us closer to our mission. Enjoy
competitive compensation, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.
How to Apply
Ready to lead your engineering team into the future? Click this link to submit your application.
We will conduct interviews on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
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