Senior Software Engineering Manager: Backend
Tangent (International) Ltd
Full-time
Software Architecture & Engineering
Location
Remote, Remote, South-Africa
Posted
June 16, 2026
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 organizationโs 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,...