Proten is an international Human Capital Development firm that offers a wide range of Training, Coaching and Consulting services to individuals, small businesses and corporate and governmental organisations. Our client base spreads across Europe and Africa with head offices in London, United Kingdom and Lagos, Nigeria. Human Capital is undoubtedly one of the most important elements of success in any organisation today. Developing human capital requires creating and cultivating environments in which human beings can rapidly learn and apply new ideas, competencies, skills, behaviours and attitudes. Proten International assists organisations across Europe and Africa in providing opportunities for people to create shared understanding, explore new ideas and apply them. The tools for creating these opportunities include training, facilitation, coaching and consulting. Our focus is to create an enabling environment for businesses and organisations to start – up and thrive through a range of business development services. We also work with Corporate and Governmental organisations to optimize their productivity and performance through a range of advisory, consulting and other services. We aim to understand the needs of every organisation and its people and work hand-in-hand with them to fulfil them. We strongly believe that a highly performing and productive workforce will lead to a profitable organisation.Job Purpose
As an Engineering Manager, you will oversee the technical execution and strategy of the tech department, ensuring all code is maintainable, follows clean architecture principles, and is fully tested. You will lead the team by promoting best practices, managing the codebase, and driving continuous improvement in engineering quality and team productivity.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and guide senior engineers, promoting a culture of maintainability, clean architecture, and fully tested code.
Oversee the codebase management, ensuring that engineering excellence is maintained and practices are followed.
Collaborate with the CTO to define the strategic vision and technical goals.
Ensure that all technical decisions align with our client’s long-term objectives and promote maintainability.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement in engineering practices, prioritizing test-driven development and clean code practices.
Participate in sprint planning and other agile processes.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
8+ years of experience in software engineering, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of .NET, cloud platforms (preferably Azure), and CI/CD tools.
Experience in managing large-scale software projects and mentoring junior engineers.
Demonstrated ability to enforce maintainable, clean, and fully tested code.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Strong problem-solving ability and technical decision-making skills.
Nice to have:
Experience in fintech, banking, or e-commerce industries.
Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
Certifications in Azure, AWS, or Scrum Master.
Working condition
Hybrid work environment.
The standard hours of 8am-5pm; however, some additional hours may be requested when necessary to address business demands and priorities.
Other Benefits
Be part of a dynamic, driven team with strong career progression and the opportunity to grow with the business. A startup atmosphere in an established company environment with flat hierarchies – meaning you’ll be expected, and encouraged, to contribute your ideas.
Access to the latest cloud technologies and tools.
A collaborative working culture with regular brainstorms, stand-ups and inter-departmental gatherings.
Training and development budgets which can be used for relevant training and courses to ensure continuous professional development.
A great company culture with regular social activities, tech talks and health and charity initiatives.
Access to health insurance schemes.
Employer pension contribution.