Software Engineering Manager at CIC Insurance

CIC Insurance Group Limited, commonly referred to as CIC Group, is an insurance and investment group that operates mainly in Kenya, Uganda, South Sudan and Malawi

 

Software Engineering Manager

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldICT / Computer 

PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Head of Digital, the position holder will be responsible for Digital Engineering. He/she will lead a team of talented engineers and work closely with other software engineering teams, business stakeholders, and program managers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Recruit, hire, and develop high-performing software engineering teams.
  • Mentor and coach team members to foster professional growth while building a positive, collaborative, and innovative team culture.
  • Create career development plans and facilitate skills training for team members.
  • Drive the design, development, and deployment of software applications.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet risk and quality standards.
  • Establish and maintain engineering processes and coding standards.
  • Advocate for and implement modern software engineering practices (e.g., CI/CD, DevOps, Agile).
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex software projects.
  • Collaborate with architects and engineers to design and implement scalable, reliable, and efficient software solutions.
  • Communicate progress, challenges, and opportunities to senior leadership.
  • Identify and drive opportunities for technical innovation.
  • Manage budgets and ensure cost efficiency within the engineering department.

Key Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Behavioural Competencies
Academic and Professional Requirements

  • Education    Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree    Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline    E

Experience Required:

 Description    Required years of experience     Need Type

  • Relevant experience    10+    E
  • Management Experience    5    D

Skills and Competencies:

  • Proven technical engineering experience with coding in languages including, but not limited to, C, C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, or Python
  • Strong technical expertise in software development, including programming languages, databases, and cloud technologies.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate teams, build strong relationships, and resolve conflicts.
  • Experience in architecting and driving the implementation of large-scale distributed services.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified? Go to CIC Insurance on careers.cicinsurancegroup.com to apply

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