Software Engineering Manager

Cavista

Software Engineering Manager leading and mentoring agile teams in software development for Cavista. Overseeing diverse technology projects with a focus on quality and innovation in Lagos, Nigeria.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇳🇬 NigeriaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

A Software Engineering Manager to lead, mentor and manage multiple agile teams comprised of software engineers, team leads and product managers.
Strategic in developing initiatives and setting time tables for the evaluation, development, and deployment of all web-based services.
Manage in an agile scrum environment and lead a portfolio of diverse technology projects, providing solutions.
Manage a broad portfolio of diverse technology projects to provide web, mobile and integration solutions.
Manage application/software development; work with teams on challenging architectural problems to deliver innovative, high quality products on a foundation of engineering excellence.
Develop a best in class scalable SaaS solution, leveraging the Cloud.
Provide architectural guidance; prioritize issues and lead the charge on challenging bugs, when needed.
Engage with key leaders to drive the vision and overall priorities to deliver quality products.
Communicate and translate vision/strategy to the team executing on functional and business goals for the team.
Lead, coach, and mentor a team of Engineers and Data Scientists to deliver high quality SaaS products.
Responsible for the delivery of superb products and systems; making certain excellent code is shipped, strive for engineering excellence and supported by teams that are building, testing and deploying leading edge solutions.
Drive the full software development life-cycle, set strategy and allocate appropriate resources to maximize ROI.
Prioritize workload, shift attention when priorities change and advocate when workload should not change.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in computer science or any related field
4+ years of combined experience in software engineering leadership; managing, architecting and deploying SaaS applications in a cloud-based infrastructure
4+ years of experience utilizing agile development and scrum methodologies
Scrum Master a plus (NOT required)
1-3 years of experience building consumer web and mobile software solutions
2-4 years of people management with demonstrated experience in building and motivating large teams
An understanding of security issues facing SaaS platforms and effective mitigation
Solid technical background with experience in building next generation architectures and solutions
Strong organizational planning and development, business judgment, influential skills and technical leadership
Ability to take part in code reviews, drive architecture, engage in design discussions and final solution selection
Strong record in building high performing organizations through people development and empowered teams
Experience with SaaS technologies and a track record of delivering high quality products
Excel at leading, managing, and building high functioning teams; and leading front-line technical contributors
Ability to foster alignment of values, missions, and operational best practices
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Compensation
5 - day workweek
Casual Friday, Everyday
20 PTO (Paid-Time-Off) Days + Holidays + Birthdays off
Flextime
Competitive Health Insurance (Employee + Spouse + 4 children)
Accidental and Disability Benefit
Retirement Benefit - Pensions
Wellness Programs
Game On! PS, Pool, Chess and more
Genuine respect for work-life balance
Employee Training Programs
Professional Development for Career Growth
Remote working and IT Assets provided for Remote employees
Gratuity
Mentoring and Counseling
Referral Bonus
Work from Anywhere - Flexibility that allows you to work where you are most comfortable, whether at home, at work, or a combination of both
Respect and Collaborative team environment
And so much more

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Hard Skills & Tools

software engineeringSaaS applicationscloud-based infrastructureagile developmentscrum methodologiesarchitecturecode reviewsdesign discussionsnext generation architecturessoftware development life-cycle

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringorganizational planningbusiness judgmentinfluential skillsteam buildingcommunicationinterpersonal skillsproblem-solvingprioritization

Certifications

degree in computer scienceScrum Master (optional)