.NET Engineering Manager- Cape Town

Engineering Manager - Backend Integration Platform

Permanent | Internal Role | Central Cape Town | 4 Days On‑Site

We're looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the backend integration platform for a large, international consumer brand operating in an exciting, fast‑moving sector.

This is a permanent, internal role, based in central Cape Town, with four days per week working on-site. You'll join a globally connected technology team where engineering plays a critical role in shaping both digital platforms and real‑world experiences for customers at scale.

The organisation is known for combining strong digital capability with an authentic, people‑focused culture - one that values meaningful experiences, practical expertise, inclusive teams, and continuous innovation.

About the Role

As Engineering Manager, you'll be accountable for both people leadership and technical delivery, owning the architecture and execution of a backend integration platform that supports mobile applications and related services.

You'll lead a team of engineers, guide technical strategy, and work closely with Product, Design, Data, and Business stakeholders to deliver scalable, reliable solutions that drive genuine customer and business outcomes.

This role suits a hands‑on engineering leader who enjoys being close to the technology while building strong, motivated teams.

What You'll Do

Leadership & Management

* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 5-8+ software engineers through coaching, feedback, performance management, and regular 1:1s
* Create an inclusive, collaborative engineering environment built on trust and transparency
* Partner with recruitment to attract and hire high‑quality engineering talent
* Make strategic resourcing and technical decisions that balance delivery needs with long‑term team and platform health

Technical Execution

* Own the architecture, design, and delivery of the backend integration platform
* Contribute hands‑on where needed, designing integration flows, API orchestration, and event‑driven processing
* Solve complex integration problems using C#, .NET, Azure, Azure Function Apps, and API / event‑driven patterns
* Set and uphold engineering standards across code quality, reliability, security, and observability
* Oversee sprint planning, backlog grooming, and delivery timelines, managing cross‑team dependencies
* Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Designers, and Stakeholders to align technical priorities with business goals

Operational Excellence & Collaboration

* Continuously improve engineering practices across CI/CD, testing, monitoring, and release processes
* Lead post‑incident reviews and drive ongoing platform resilience improvements
* Partner with Product, Design, Data, and Operations teams to define and execute roadmaps
* Communicate progress, risks, and priorities clearly to leadership and stakeholders
* Coordinate with vendors and external partners where required

Must‑Have Experience

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience
* 8+ years of software engineering experience, including 3+ years in people or technical leadership roles
* Proven experience leading and growing engineering teams in product or platform environments
* Strong hands‑on experience with C#, .NET, Azure, Function Apps, and API / event‑driven architectures
* Experience designing and scaling backend or integration platforms that support mobile or web products
* Solid understanding of modern delivery practices, including CI/CD, testing, and observability
* Experience managing vendors or outsourced delivery
* Strong communication, stakeholder engagement, and leadership skills

Nice to Have

* Experience managing hybrid or distributed engineering teams
* Exposure to multi‑product or multi‑market environments
* Strong familiarity with cloud monitoring, logging, and operational excellence for backend services

This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised brand that prioritises real outcomes, inclusive teams, and thoughtful innovation - and to play a key role in building platforms that matter.

If you're interested, please apply with your CV, or contact Emma Townsend on e.townsend@tenthrevolution.com