Senior software engineering manager: backend

Tangent
Full-time remote, gauteng Other-General
Posted:
June 08, 2026
Location:
remote, gauteng, South-Africa

Job Description

The Senior Software Engineering Manager: Backend is responsible for leading the design, development, and optimization of backend systems and services that power the organization’s digital and enterprise platforms. This role ensures that backend engineering capabilities are secure, scalable, resilient, and aligned with enterprise architecture. It combines deep technical expertise with leadership, governance, and delivery responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities 1. Backend Strategy & Leadership Define and execute the backend engineering roadmap, ensuring alignment with enterprise and digital strategies. Champion modernization initiatives such as cloud-native services, microservices, event-driven architecture, and API-first development. Provide technical leadership on backend standards, frameworks, and integration patterns across the enterprise. 2. Backend Platform Delivery Oversee the design, build, and deployment of APIs, services, databases, and middleware that support front-end...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: remote, South-Africa
Posted: June 08, 2026
Deadline: July 18, 2026