.About RedCloudRedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets. RedCloud's Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them. The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America.The RoleJob Summary:We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead our engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in software development, proven leadership skills, and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing talented engineers, overseeing the development and maintenance of backend systems, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable software solutions.Key Responsibilities:Leadership and Team Management:Lead, mentor, and grow our cross functional engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional development of the engineers.Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team and with other departments.Technical Oversight:Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of backend systems and services.Ensure the team adheres to best practices in software development, including code reviews, testing, and continuous integration/deployment.Drive technical innovation and improvement by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.Identify and mitigate potential risks and bottlenecks in the development process.Strategy and Vision:Contribute to the strategic planning of the company's backend architecture and technology stack.Align the team's goals and objectives with the company's overall business strategy and technical roadmap.Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.Operations and Support:Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of backend systems in production.Implement and monitor system health metrics, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of issues.Work with DevOps, Security and IT teams to optimize infrastructure and deployment processes.Qualifications:Required:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).5+ years of experience in backend development, with a strong technical background in C# .Net, Java, Python, Node.Js