Engineering Manager - Partners in South Africa at Jobgether

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager - Partners in South Africa.

As an Engineering Manager - Partners, you will lead a high-impact engineering organization responsible for building and scaling a platform ecosystem used by external developers and technology partners. This role combines people leadership, technical oversight, and strategic execution across developer-facing products, integration frameworks, and partner enablement tools. You will work closely with Product and Engineering leadership to define priorities, drive delivery, and ensure a high standard of quality across a broad and technically complex platform. The position requires balancing engineering excellence with business outcomes while fostering a culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement. You will have a direct influence on the developer experience, platform scalability, and long-term ecosystem growth. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineering leader who thrives in fast-paced, remote-first environments and enjoys building products that empower other businesses to succeed.

• Lead and oversee multiple engineering teams responsible for partner-facing products, integration frameworks, developer tools, and ecosystem services
• Drive end-to-end delivery, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, scalability, and execution across all initiatives
• Coach, mentor, and develop engineers through performance management, career growth planning, and continuous feedback
• Provide technical leadership by reviewing architecture decisions, evaluating trade-offs, and supporting sound engineering practices
• Champion developer experience by ensuring stable APIs, clear documentation, reliable integrations, and thoughtful platform design
• Partner closely with Product teams to shape roadmaps, manage priorities, identify risks, and maintain realistic delivery commitments
• Promote operational excellence through monitoring, incident management, root-cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Build and scale high-performing engineering teams through hiring, onboarding, and talent development
• Foster collaboration across engineering functions while maintaining alignment on technical vision and business objectives
• Support the evolution of platform capabilities that enable long-term ecosystem growth and partner success

• Proven experience managing software engineering teams with responsibility for delivery, performance, and team development
• Strong technical background with the ability to evaluate architecture, system design, scalability, and maintainability decisions
• Experience building and operating developer platforms, APIs, integration frameworks, or ecosystem-based products
• Ability to lead in highly autonomous environments and effectively navigate ambiguity and changing priorities
• Strong understanding of software development best practices, operational excellence, and engineering processes
• Demonstrated success partnering with Product and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver complex technical initiatives
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience making informed decisions on architecture reviews, technical governance, and engineering standards
• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to balance strategic thinking and execution
• Experience in payments, fintech, marketplaces, or other infrastructure-focused domains is a plus
• Previous exposure to developer ecosystems or third-party platform integrations is highly desirable

• Fully remote work environment with global collaboration opportunities
• Competitive compensation package and equity/share options
• Flexible vacation policy with a minimum encouraged annual leave allocation
• Access to coworking spaces and remote work support
• Annual company retreats, workations, and team-building events
• Home office setup allowance and premium equipment provided
• Generous learning and professional development budget
• Private medical insurance and healthcare support
• Additional location-specific perks and employee benefits
• Opportunity to work on innovative, large-scale technology platforms with global impact